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s14 RL · 10-28-2002, 09:43 PM

Hey everyone, I switched over to mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 after 49k of dino oil and I noticed a slight ticking sound from the lifters afterwards.  Have any of you experienced this?  Is this ticking reason for concern?  I also switched to using a K&N oil filter from a Pennzoil but I don't see how that would create a problem.

GamblerZ · 10-28-2002, 10:19 PM

Here is an excellent reference for anyone thinking about switching from petroleum based oil to synthetic...

The Engine Oil Bible

That ticking noise you are hearing is called lifter tick and goes away once the car warms and oil is circulated.  I have this on my Z32 as well.

10-28-2002, 10:19 PM	#2
GamblerZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Here is an excellent reference for anyone thinking about switching from petroleum based oil to synthetic... The Engine Oil Bible That ticking noise you are hearing is called lifter tick and goes away once the car warms and oil is circulated.  I have this on my Z32 as well. __________________ Visit WTI - WestTexasImports.net

10-28-2002, 09:43 PM	#1
s14 RL Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OC Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey everyone, I switched over to mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 after 49k of dino oil and I noticed a slight ticking sound from the lifters afterwards.  Have any of you experienced this?  Is this ticking reason for concern?  I also switched to using a K&N oil filter from a Pennzoil but I don't see how that would create a problem.