this video has info on how to fix a severe valve tap or sticky lifter using 1 quart of automatic transmission fluid with 4 quarts of oil. the trans fluid is …
this video has info on how to fix a severe valve tap or sticky lifter using 1 quart of automatic transmission fluid with 4 quarts of oil. the trans fluid is …
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You’re the man!!! I learn something new everyday!!!
I don’t think the fram filter had anything to do with the problem here.. I
have an 2005 Silverado 5.3 I’ve used fram oil filters it’s entire life, and
it now has 293,000 miles and still running strong.
Im at 305k miles, im running a wix with 5w30 and im having valve tap…
I don’t see how that ran.
I recently bought a 2000 GMC Classic K2500 4×4 5.7 that was a company truck
with all the records and stickers from oil changes just faintly visible on
the windsheild with 100k on it. I have flushed twice and the oil comes out
clean as heck but the valves still tick, I hate it. It must be needing a
lash adjustment.
And that sludge is not the fault of the Fram filter.
But be advised, DO NOT crank and or run engine with kerosene only in the
crank case as it will not provide proper lubrication and could be dangerous!
If the truck is not your daily driver, try draining the oil completely.
Next, replace the drain plug and fill the crank case with K1 kerosene and
leave it parked for 5days. Drain all of the kerosene and replace with new
oil and filter with seafoam additive. At next oil change, there should be
no sediment in the oil drain pan. I have done this before with good results.
not sure if it is good idea to run on it for 300 km.
is it safe to put load on the engine with atf? I trayed diesel with karosen
until reaching operating temperature. than I drain it.
My motor is doing this tap also in my 05 5.3. I’m going to go ahead and try
this and hope it clears it up. It started doing it after letting the truck
sit for about 6 months and not changing the oil after I started using it
for work again. Other than that its strong running at 242k miles.
if the seafoam has stopped the tap I would say to wait untill the next oil
change to use the trans fluid. if inside the valve cover has black crud
built up the trans fluid will break it down over time.
I ran into something like this, I work at a local Auto Parts Store we all
know it . I still learn new things everyday, but some of my Managers don’t
even turn wrenches and never have. My 95 chevy had the smallest of taps
only at idle, last nite I went and got Seafoam and I’m not a big fan but it
did something of the same, parked it and rev. it up to 4k rpms some smoke
came out and no tap, should I still try this motr looks nasty through the
oil fill cap. I like to learn first hand.
Looks like my bung hole after eating tacobell
I’ve never heard of auto fluid to flush out the gunk…I’ll give it a try
and see what happens..I’ve used a 50/50 engine oil and “Rimula” (high
detergent diesel oil).
I would do 5 oil 1 trans fluid and run it about 300 miles
How long should I even if I should drive it with the 4 one combo? My Tahoe
takes 6 quarts do recommend the 5 oil and 1 transmisson fluid?
yes
ok, since I have been driving I have only used Fram lol But you cant ignore
that Fram is one of the top oil filter companies for a reason. But everyone
is entitled to there own opinions. Diaper thing was funny though 🙂
Should this help get all of the sludge out of my motor?
I agree in this case it was from NEVER changing the oil as I said in the
description. I’m glad you never had a problem with Fram filters but I do
feel Fram filters are inferior, & since you havent had a problem “all your
life” as you say I guess your mom used Fram diapers on you as well. 🙂
Thank you, need to flush my dad’s van. He’s used whatever filters the lube
place had… Personally i always used PureOne filters, and a little Lucas
on old engines. Thanks again
first Victor Uruena Yes you can Add trans fluid to any engine to keep it
clean Second if you stop using 5w 30 10w 30 and switch to a straight 30w
oil you will not have any more gunk in your motor . 5w 30 and 10 w 30 use
Chemicals to emulate a straight 30w oil it is the chemical break down that
causes the sludge build up
A very common problem with votec engines that can cause a tick that is over
looked is the valve stem oil seal . I also don’t think you can blame the
filter for the guy not changing his oil then selling you the truck .
I would put half a quart in first to see how it goes then if the noise dont
go away within 50 miles then put the other half in
WOULD U RECOMMENT THIS ON A 2006 DODGE CHARGER 3.5 I HAVE THE SAME NOISE
AND IM THINKING OF TRYING YOU METHODE I STILL HAVE ABOUT 500 MILES TILL MY
NEXT OIL CHANGE AND IM THINKING OF TRYING THE ATF OIL THERN FLUSHING IT
DOWN AFTER THE 500 MILES DO YOU RECOMMENDED ON A DODGE?
blaming a filter for the mud in the engine, lol….
you missed the point.
Holy crap. I’m gonna have to do this to my Jeep… cuz its probably the
same way, since the lifters are probably louder then that Chevy lol. You
can hear it from way down the street! Almost like a rod knock, but I know
its not. Wow though.
The sludge is in the bottom of the oil pan. Some of it may have been in the
heads, but 90% is in the oil pan. I bet the engine has over 200K miles.
Even oil changes can make buildup like this tho lol. But good vid 🙂
You probably should of taken the oil pan off :/
thank you very much for good information and help i really appreciate it
filling oil filter for “first breath” was my favorite … good vid!!!
if the knock is a sticky lifter that the cam is slapping the bottom of.
then it would help. the trans fluid works great for severe tapping and
clacking but for yours I would say try Marvel Mystery Oil in your next oil
change and stay away from Fram filters. I know of 2 trucks both have 4.3 V6
both were serviced every 3K 1 with 85,000 used FRAM filters & knocked like
your dads the other 255,000 miles was a NAPA auto parts truck and starts
with no knocks in the cold, it got Napa filters & oil
look at 6:40 but basicly when you change your oil & filter if it takes 5
quarts put 4 quarts of oil 1 quart of trans fluid run it for 300 miles or
so and change the oil & filter again
45-50 C converts to 113-122 degrees farenheight but no matter what the
outside tempiture is the engine runs at 180 – 205 F depending on the
vehicle. the oil 20-50 and 15-40 is used in diesel engines using the 20-50
oil it has high oil pressure but also a hard time lubracating the cylinder
walls & wrist pins that hold the pistons on the conecting rods. 10-40 might
be better for you. no matter if the engine is running on the equater or
north pole in 10 minutes they both run at the same tempiture.
yea this was the worst I have ever seen and since this video 1000 miles
later the oil is crystal clear and no taps in the motor. if it can fix this
truck that was the worst it will fix any car..
Thanks. I have a 350 with a sticky lifter. Sometimes ticks in the mornig
sometimes not. I will try this. Cheers
yes. as you see in the video I used synthetic oil that i took from another
car to use along with the trans fluid. & this truck is still going strong
today plowing snow
I have a 06 impala ss with 5.3 V8. It gets bad knocking noise when in 4
cylinder mode
I leard somthing new today thanks for this video.
I have a 06 impala ss with 5.3 V8…i have bad knocking sound when it goes
to 4 cylinder mode,what could it be
just shows how tough chevys are! , even with shit oil they keep runnin!
I have a 2002 s-10 with 4.3 my lifters have tapped for along time but i use
castrol and change it every 3000 since I got it back in 2003 used. I am
having a problem with the oil pressure dropping to 5 or 10 lb at operating
temp 200F and I am getting a p0304 obd error cyl 4 misfire.changed plugs
wires cap and rotor still misfires. Oil pressure dropped after mechanix
changed intake manafold gasket. any Ideas?
YES the very first comment left on this video was from a guy that had the
same problem five years ago and his vehicle is still running perfect today,
this trick saved him $2200
omg! its like a horror movie
well i put 4 of oil and 2 of trany noise still there after 250 miles should
i replace oil .check oil on stem looks good
the filter is not going to make any diferance in pressure, the thinner oil
will drop the oil pressure a small amount but not to zero. if you hooked a
seperate oil pressure gauge to the motor and it is zero pressure I would
imagine the oil is not getting to the lifters enough to fully open the
valves. I would be looking at the oil pump or see how that distributor was
put in because the cam turns the distributor that spins the shaft to the
oil pump
Sorry Bro Fram hd nothing to do with that.. That was from somebody not
changing there oil regularly. I’ve used fram for years and never had an
issue. Besides that good video
I drained the oil hot, the chunks came out from the trans fluid loosening
it all up. the truck has good head gaskets. I sold it to a neighbor (and
told him all about it) he gave it to his brother who put a plow on it and
is still using it today.
Toyota is really the only respectable one.