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Originally Posted by bigdog
Thanks Top-Water ...............
What did you mean "something wrong with the 710 level or possibly the wrong kind of 710 fluid" ??? Sorry, but I don't know what this means ?
Thanks,
Bigdog
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Have you car -
"listened" - too by your mechanic if possible when the engine is cold just like when you start it at the beginning of the day when you hear this ticking noise anything less than simulating exactly when this happens will be a waste of time for each of you. As others have mentioned start with a basic high quality (name brand)
oil and
filter change using
exactly what the manufacturer recommends for this time of year. Some manufactures have summer and winter recommendations for what viscosity oil to use at different times of the year. This information should be in your owners manual.
Start with doing this first, its ground zero for
anyone trying to give you a fair assessment of what could possibly be wrong.
More than likely without listening to it myself and your description it's something related to oil getting to the hydraulic lifter, very likely an air pocket in the lifter itself that will sometimes correct itself with a fresh oil & filter change. Its not that uncommon as the engine ages a bit for this to happen. But once again start with the basics change the oil and filter, its something you have to do anyway.
Two or three additional notes, when you change the oil and filter and start the car for the first time, make note of the noise level of the ticking noise. See how much difference at start up the noise level is and how long it takes for the ticking to go away if it does, without rev-ing up the engine. If possible make note of the oil pressure before and after the oil change if you have a gage that would give you that information. Hopefully your engine will run quieter, if it does not or gets worse then you would have to look into the oil pump itself, but lets not go there yet it still could be something else. Also mentioned above specifically check the exhaust manifold gasket. Always much more noticeable when (an) engine is cold and can sometimes be confused with other engine problems.
Have your mechanic check that when you get your inspection sticker.