Ramblin Fever
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rauljimenez - What type of oil and viscosity have you been using, and what ARE you going to use in the future?
I did my Auto-RX clean phase with Mobil 1 10w-40. Now i'm on my rinse phase with Havoline 10w-40 and no tick so far, try it out bro.quote:
Originally posted by Ramblin Fever:
rauljimenez - What type of oil and viscosity have you been using, and what ARE you going to use in the future?
You know, I found your info on this particular vehicle some weeks back, doing research - and your statement about the ticking having started even after half a life on Mobil 1 and all of it's life, so far, on synthetic, has got me hesitant in believing that it's caused from clogged lifters.quote:
Originally posted by Anthony:
Its a 96 and its had sythetic all its life so I just dont see how the lifters could be clogged.
Sorry my mistake, what I wanted to say is basically it is an engine that consumes oil, thats why I dont like synthethics on it but if you can afford it then go ahead.Either M1 dino or Havoline will do good.quote:
Originally posted by Ramblin Fever:
Prone to leaking???
Is your's leaking?
The only common place for them to leak, is at the valve cover gaskets right around 80-100K miles - but that's probably common for any vehicle at that point.
As Ramblin Fever said, check the timing belt tensioner, I had to replace mine and it was the loudest sound like a hammer tappin front side of the engine near the radiator.quote:
Originally posted by mdocod:
I think- some peoples tick, is from the lifters not getting enough flow, other peoples tick, is from worn lifters that have worn beyond the auto-adjusters ability to compensate.
I'm starting to think that my tick is beyond anything an oil can do to fix, because, it seems to continue through the rpms most of the time- suggesting that even more oil pressure can't "pump" up the lifter enough to fill the gap. I can't imagine this thing being *too* awfull dirty, even though I use lots of different oils, they get changed out at intervals most people would call "very short." (2-3K, sometimes less)... I guess, an ARX treatment, or a few runs on ester oil couldn't hurt, I might as well give it a try.
BTW: I too, have noticed that sometimes, When the oil is very cold, the tick is quietest... however, other times, when it is cold, it is LOUDest... I have had varied results with different tempuratures. Another indication, that It could still be a flow issue, that could potencially be fixed through a good cleaning...
Assuming I were to buy a cleaning addative. Lube control? or ARX? i've heard great things about both of these on these forums. Some have suggested that LC is actually better for removing the tough stuff.