87 - 5KCSQT - Oilters & Noisy lifters...

[Zsolt]

Hey David,

Mahle is THE good filter, you are right.
There was a recent thread about the ATF flushing of the engine, and it
seemed to work for some. I for one would not want to try it in my car,
and I'm not the only one who feels that way. Try to search the archives
for the thread.

Sometimes if your lifters are noisy a fresh oil change will take car of
it. Also make sure you're having your engine topped off. I like to use
Mobil1 15-50, but don't want to start a "what oil is better thread". If
all fails it's time to change the lifters.

  Zsolt

David Balbirona wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I was picking up an oil filter from "All European Autowerks" in Kent, WA.
> The filters that they had were the Knecht brand - Also listed Mahle on
> the
> box as well.  I am pretty sure that the archives stated that this
> brand was
> on the list of filters that was favored higher than Fram.  Can anyone
> confirm this?
>
> While I was at the shop, the owner of the shop mentioned that I should be
> able to quiet the lifter noise by adding a quart of ATF fluid and running
> the engine for about 500 miles then changing out the oil.  The ATF is
> supposed to clean out the accumulated gunk contributing to the noise.
> Any
> thoughts on this technique?  A complete lifter kit runs + cam seal runs
> about $110.  A quart of ATF is less than $5.  I'd rather not make a
> bad move
> when trying to save a few $$$.
>
> Thanks again for all the insight.
>
> --David Balbirona
> Renton, WA
>