[s-cars] tapping noise on S6

[derocco_16v at comcast.net]

Thanks a lot for the info guys; car was in fact due for an oil change and I will have it taken cre of later today. I'll check on those spurk plugs as well. Thank you again.

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From: Ian Duff <iduff at comcast.net> 

> 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? 
> > 
> > 
> > matt ludwig. 
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
> > 1995.5 S6 Avant 
> > South Portland, Maine 
> > 
> > On Jun 9, 2008, at 11:24 AM, derocco_16v at comcast.net wrote: 
> > 
> >> 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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