How many miles on the car? Has the timing belt been changed?

 

268k miles on it and no clue *IF* the timing belt has ever been changed. Just bought the car, it wasnt ticking or knocking when I bought it, but started after doing the oil change and degreasing it..

Timing belt and water pump is on the way though so I can tackle those

 

I would switch. I believe fram have paper filters. You want something with maximum flow and maximum protection Getting a good oil filter is just as important as what oil you use. My car used to tap all the time with fram. The oil wasn't getting through the filter fast enough and causing my valves to be under oiled. I switched to a expensive filter and it significantly quieted down my motor. Its worth a try. Either now or when you change your oil again.

 

I plan on doing an oil change with a thicker weight of oil in it, different brand of oil, and different brand of filter... Now that I think about it, I think I used stp (there was a filter in the trunk, brand new when I bought the car)
I'm also going to do the timing belt and water pump, along with opening the valve cover and checking the rocker (it may be the thing ticking)

 

Keep us posted, it will be interesting to find out the cause of the noise.

 

I will video the noise so everyone can hear it, and video the repairs I make to fix it..
My last video I put up, someone was shooting an automatic weapon around the neighborhood lol

 

OK, but ... but ... but don't do those all at the same time.

Change oil/filter. Good. Then drive it for a week, does it still tick?


Then do TB and valve cover. I'm not sure what checking the rocker will accomplish, but does this additionally help?


You are searching for information on causes, when you get it ... please share.

 

I remember reading somewhere that the accords are known for their rocker arm to loosen up, and they need to be completely loosened and then torqued back down, because they will start ticking

 

So, hope you will share how you're coming
on identifying the cause of your car's ticking noise.

 

A long screw driver can be used as a stethascope to pin point where a sound is coming from...