3.7L - 6 Speed Ticks and Rattles
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I changed my trans fluid at 75,000. My truck makes the same low rpm noise yours does. But mine has done it since I bought it brand new with 38 test drive miles on it.
A good way to attempt to stop the lifter ticking is to run a can of BG 109 in the old oil for 15 to 20 min., then drain, then fill with new Mobil 1 Synthetic or Valvoline Synthetic, then add a can of BG MOA, and drive. This might help with the lifter ticking significantly, or take it away completely.
A good way to attempt to stop the lifter ticking is to run a can of BG 109 in the old oil for 15 to 20 min., then drain, then fill with new Mobil 1 Synthetic or Valvoline Synthetic, then add a can of BG MOA, and drive. This might help with the lifter ticking significantly, or take it away completely.
I used to run regular (Dino as you guys call it?) oil, then went to synthetic, and I seemed to develop an engine (valve?) tick.
Then I went back to regular oil, and the tick is either the same or possibly slightly worse.
For my next oil change I'm going to try the BF 109 and the MOA and see if it helps
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my truck has the engine ticking. drives me crazy. started after I switched to synthetic. Reminds me of my Dad's old 72 chevy truck with the 307, man that thing really ticked. Mines not that bad, I'm wondering if anyone else would even notice it if I did not point it out, but I'm hoping it does not get worse. Seems to be worse on cold start ups. 75,000 miles
#14
The more that you try things to stop it, you have a higher chance of making it worst than fixing it. If you talk to most transmissions shops they don't recommand changing transmission fluid in a truck if it hasn't been change regular or if it has over a 100k. If there is one minor problem with the trans and you change the fluid it will cause the problem to become major. My 05 has a 128k and it has some noise, but when you cut the ac or heat off, cut the radio off it stops a lot of the noise. Then you can tell the other noise is coming from the belt. Sounds like a lifter needs to be slightly adjusted, but its coming from the belt. Knock on wood. Hopefully nothing will happen to your truck and it will keeping running for along time.
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