Nissan Murano sound coming from engine area once engine is warmed up marble in a tin can sound.. only does this sound briefly when taking off from a stop.. after making the sound just briefly then goes away and runs fine.. until I stop and go again.. I have checked my heat shields they are secure and it doesn't sound like its coming from underneath the car anyway.. I have also changed oil and use only premium gas.

SOURCE: oil consumption, rattle, engine noise

Check under the hood and inspect the valve cover gasket. If it's bad it would explain why you don't see any leaks on the ground because it's probably burning off on the manifold. This ticking you're hearing is a lack of lubrication to the rocker arms. Apart from the valve cover gasket, you should get under the car and inspect the oil pan and oil filter for seepage. Best of luck on your problem.
Greg

SOURCE: Engine on the passenger side makes load clicking

This could be many sounds. First off it could be the sound of an injector or it could be the sound of the lifters rattling a little until warmed. Usually though the lifter sound comes after the engine has warmed up. Have you had the oil changed at regular intervals? Maybe try some better gas if your not using premium and the car calls for it? Check your owners manuel for this.

Stephen

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• Posted on Sep 13, 2012

SOURCE: on my 2004 Nissan murano when accelerate rock sounds come from under the car and goes aWay but when I accelerate again it happens again

If it only happens whey you are accelerating, and it sounds like it is under the car, my guess would be a heat shield on the exhaust is loose.