[s-cars] tapping noise on S6

[Ian Duff]

A smidge more info here: these cars are very sensitive to oil level -  
low give clicking lifters, high can blow seals. It's a good idea to  
check oil level frequently, as well as checking the the spark plugs  
are tight.
On 09 Jun, 2008, at 11:28, matt ludwig. wrote:

> Sounds like it is low on oil.
>
> Are you due for an oil change?
>
> What does the oil level read?
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> matt ludwig.
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> 1995.5 S6 Avant
> South Portland, Maine
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> On Jun 9, 2008, at 11:24 AM, derocco_16v at comcast.net wrote:
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>> hello all,
>> I started hearing some tapping noise coming from the motor on my S6
>> a little while ago. It is mostly noticable when the engine is worm,
>> but goes away every now and then. After a little research I'm
>> convinced it's caused by lifters. Car drives fine, pulls hard and is
>> ok otherwise, how concrened should I be with this?
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Martin,
>>
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