Coke into motor oil for Lifter noise.

[David]

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Dave
1987 CGT Special Build
SE Virginia


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> From: "Shawn Kubik" <skubik at attbi.com>
> Date: 2003/03/10 Mon AM 11:19:19 EST
> To: "'Suffolk GameServer LAN'" <suffolk.associates at verizon.net>
> CC: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: Coke into motor oil for Lifter noise.
>
> Well I think I'm going to go the Marvel Mystery Oil route tonight by
> draining 1 quart then adding that, then changing my oil in 100-200 miles
> with Valvoline Maxlife 10w-40 and a Purolator filter, maybe it'll help
>
> I have all kinds of odd noises in my head, lifters is just another one heh
>
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> Subject: RE: Coke into motor oil for Lifter noise.
>
>
> I wouldn't use Coke or anything like that for lifter noise.
> That's like peeing in the gas tank IMHO.
> Audi Lifters: They clack.  They have done it since the early 80's.  Its
> natural.
> Thinner oil gets to the lifters but won't stay there for start up.
> Let engine warm up normally then drive.
> Mann filter and 10/40W can't hurt.  I've run 20/50 in summer and 10/40 in
> winter.
> Only the tighter clearances of newer motors warrant a lower viscosity like
> 0/30 or 10/30, unless you live in Alaska then 10/30 rocks your cold world.
> HTH -Scott in BOSTON
>
>
> dont want to start anything bad here, but my boss said years ago in the
> 4k/5k,
> they used to use a 1/2 can of coke, not pepsi, coke, and the owner of the
> local
> audi dealer told him this !!-brian o'
> 93 90q sport
> 93 100csq
> 91 80 ( for sale )
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> I have a 91 80Q w/ 208k on it and when I start it up cold the lifters TAP
> VERY LOUDLY until the engine reaches near operating temperature, it
> comes/goes away/comes/goes away until op temp is reached, regardless of
> revs. usually if I rev it to 2k and let go it'll disappear for a few seconds
> then come back.
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