boab3 164 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Got one maybe two slightly tapping lifters anyone used any of the valve lifter oil treatment or a case of replacing them?cheers Link to post Share on other sites
reynolds9000 26 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I would not recommend oil additives as they have a tendency to create a froth of air bubbles ones circulated through the engine and can ultimately increase friction. a trick that I personally have never used but have read of others having success is draining 1 quart of your engine oil and adding 1 quart of automatic transmission fluid to replace said engine oil. you don't drive it with the ATF in the crank case. allow to idle for 20-30 minutes and listen for your lifters quiet down.drain oil pan and refill with a quality 5w-40 or 0w-40 synthetic. Edited September 7, 2015 by reynolds9000 daveyboy and boab3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I did read up on that but folk advised against it I thought it was just for cleaning/flushing drain off then fill with new oil Link to post Share on other sites
reynolds9000 26 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 ATF has high levels of detergent additives that clean deposits and prevent sludge, it will not harm an engine when used in proper proportions. you can use less but I would use more than 1 quart. You can also try Sea Foam Engine Treatment if it is available in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites
reynolds9000 26 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 if the lifters are sticking slightly it will clean whatever gunk is causing the problem. could just be a case of worn lifters though... simple enough to replace though and pretty cheap too boab3 and daveyboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
boab3 164 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Cheers think I might do another oil change failing the clean and change I'll replace them Link to post Share on other sites
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