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Why does my Toyota Tacoma make a ticking noise when accelerating?

I was in the car with my mom the other day and she pointed out a ticking sound coming from my Tacoma whenever I accelerated. I’d never noticed this before, but I could hear it once she pointed it out. How come a ticking noise would happen while I was accelerating?

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Abbey Orzech · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If your Toyota Tacoma makes a ticking noise when accelerating, you could be dealing with several different issues:
  • Low oil level
  • Low oil pressure**
  • Exhaust leak
  • Ignition malfunction
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