best oil

Discussion in 'Engine Tech' started by scot502, Feb 1, 2012.

  1. scot502 87 GN 49,000 MILES

    Message Count:
    92
    Offline
    whats the best oil to help with klicky lifters on start up thicker or thiner oil. I have a lifter on pass side making nosie I have pulled cover checked lift all looks good. I have a KN oil filter with check valve.
    scot502, Feb 1, 2012
    #1

  2. Haterade Adsense



  3. turbo nasty Goat Milk Racing

    Message Count:
    5,699
    Online
    Do a search...really a dead horse.
    What weight oil are you running? Whats your psi?
    turbo nasty, Feb 1, 2012
    #2

  4. ~JM~ Member

    Message Count:
    980
    Offline
    I've had good luck with Marvel Mystery oil for loud/sticky lifters

    I have even heard of using Dexron for a few miles than drain the oil.

    Good luck
    ~JM~
    ~JM~, Feb 1, 2012
    #3

  5. bison Moderator

    Message Count:
    11,086
    Online
    Pull the lifters one at a time and disassemble and clean them
    bison, Feb 1, 2012
    #4
    longball likes this.

  6. broke broke

    Message Count:
    81
    Offline
    check your cam sensor
    broke, Feb 1, 2012
    #5

  7. scot502 87 GN 49,000 MILES

    Message Count:
    92
    Offline
    ?
    scot502, Feb 3, 2012
    #6

  8. scot502 87 GN 49,000 MILES

    Message Count:
    92
    Offline
    Why check cam sensor?
    scot502, Feb 3, 2012
    #7

  9. vacuum 6 Half roofs rock

    Message Count:
    1,622
    Offline
    Waiting for that. :)

    I like Valvoline VR1 dino.
    vacuum 6, Feb 3, 2012
    #8


Share This Page

^ Top