You went waaaaaayyyyy beyond that "extra mile" in this video. You're awesome.

If you think you have a lifter tapping, check for a loose or leaking plug wire first. It can be helpful to look for leaking plug wires in the dark. The 2 can sound very similar.

hey man this guy is legit he gets technical but easy to understand and straight to the point 👍

I've found that the best solution for engine noises is turn up the radio volume....;)

The most thorough lifter noise video on the tube ... Thanks a million.

Best description of lifters and overall functionality of the internal components of the head of an engine I've seen. Great video.

I’ve accidentally clicked on your videos a week ago, and I become more knowledgeable about vehicles than ever before.. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING!! THANK YOU!

Wow, I thought I was watching a high-budget Cable channel; the work that goes into these videos really shows! Thanks for being so thorough. I love learning more about my car; I think I'll subscribe.

I’ve never really understood how hydraulic lifters worked and how they received oil until now. Thank you. Great tutorial. 👍🏻. Subscribed.

Nice video. I'm not a mechanic and don't have the knowledge that you or your commenters have, but I was able to follow your clear explanations. I find engines fascinating. If I were younger and had the energy again, I think I'd consider that as an occupation. It looks like hard work, but building and repairing stuff would be rewarding.

I like to say thank you for putting time aside to teach us all that you had just spoken about on the engine. You are very helpful and very knowledgeable, thank you.👍👍👍👍

I really appreciate your channel. I drive for a living and this with maybe two other channels have helped me keep my 99 Taurus with over 260 k on the road!

educational, informative, humorous! thanks mate!

Man dude you the man I been waiting for a video like this for a very long time thanks I'm save this video I appreciate it

your videos are by far the best ones for fixing cars step by step. Keep posting!!! thanks!

And the way you explain things is perfect for me to understand. Along with the visual examples. Couldn't be happier

Thank you so much for posting this video. You are very thorough in going over all of the causes for different engine noises. I own cars and trucks that range in year from 1988 to 2008, both foreign and domestic. They all seem to have some form of these noises. It's nice to have some easy fixes to try before I go to the mechanic and shell out the big bucks for serious repairs. Thumbs up!!

Good video my friend....I would like to add that some people hear Fuel Injectors popping pintel's and think their engine has an internal problem.....anyway this was one of your best videos, and my sister has never been naked......

By far the best and most informative video on the subject matter that I've come across on KZfaq! Kudos!

I have a chevy astro van 2000, its been sitting for a week, when I started the engine the knocking noise was there. watching your Videos help to really understand Bro thank you very much.

This is the best video I ever watched! And I watch many.

No lifter issues...but damn, I learned a LOT from this video! Very informative stuff!

3 yrs down the line, but the information is as important as I need it now. Thanks 👍, you have explained it well. And I have learned much.

Thanks man. Great video. I’ve been building my Miata racecar for like 18 months, and totally freaked out when I started the engine. I just needed a little patience.

You are very knowledgeable and professional in the issue highlighted. It is very informative and useful for the good maintenance of the engine to operate in good running condition. You did not miss out anything. You are direct and straight to the point. You are awesome !!! Keep up the good work ! I am Leong from Malaysia.

I really liked the practical test of starting your car and seeing how long it took for the lifters to quiet down. Nice work!

Was curious about a scab fix until parts arrive, learned some useful things. Subscribed!

Best info video on Internet , awe in awe you are the man !

I found it interesting. Thanks for the video. I don't have any engine knocks, but I'm just learning thing's about how engines work. very informative. Thanks

Good vid, love the fast editing. FYI, rod and main bearing wear or damage can also be caused by sustained heavy load at high rpm and by sustained or ongoing fuel pre-detonation in addition to dirty oil or low oil. Most usually bearing wear and rod knocking will result from a combination of these causes, ie, sustained load at high rpm burning cheap gas that is pre-detonating 12,000 miles since the last oil change while three and a half quarts low on oil, which is usually what somebody does who is too cheap to do oil changes, check oil, uses 87 octane when the car is placarded for 91 or 93 or 102 and drives like a maniac on the freeway. Also, I've heard that repeated engine overheating can cause the oil to break down, causing its viscosity to change, causing bearing problems.

Best video on youtube in regards to noise . I am amazed

Thanks for putting this video together and for all the valuable information. It was also very exciting to watch all the tools and parts shacking and moving around when you revved up that AUDI. I hope that is just part of the entertainment. But again, thanks!

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You can fix rod knock by changing rod bearings if you catch early use assembly lube when replacing I do it all the time jus check crank for damage

good honest points about allowing time to refill empty-flat lifters & empty VARIABLE VALVE TIMING mechanism to get refilled after being empty. This lubrication lesson stresses the importance of not driving a cold & dry engine.... 🤗

Keep up the videos I'm learning so much, thank you for filling the gap in my head

1 other question does an engine knock have to become progressive louder and louder before the engine goes or will it go over time with just the same steady low knocking sound? This is a great knowledgeable auto shop class video 👍

If you can hear the knock, it’s usually too late. I’ve found that periodically adding engine oil is much easier than an engine swap. It took a few engines to understand this concept. Live and learn I guess.

Great video. Very professional and informative. Thanks for posting.

Thank you for the comment about the heat shield!! Got a truck that makes the noise on and off and I think you solved it for me.

Thank you great video i learned alot from this video PLEASE MAKE MORE!!!!

Great video mate tick tick tick

That information is nice to know, and so far I have not had a problem like those you mentioned in the video on my vehicles, or others I owned.

Very amazing info - on Rod knock versus lifter tick - treatments

will some lucas oil additive do the same thing for noisy lifter on start up?

I put Lucas oil additive on my rebuilt engines just as an extra precautions & of course replace the oil when it's due

Excellent. Looks like I'm taking the right first approach to my noisy hydraulic lifters.

Love your videos man, keep up the good work!

Hi always enjoy your videos. What about cam noises?? Is there a thing to help cam bearing noises?? Thank you again for everything. God Bless

Everytime he said lifter I took a shot... Now I'm drunk.

wow! i learned so much from this video, i'm going to make sure oil levels and oil changes stay in schedule. Thanks bud!! This BUD is for you......

Thanks for all the explanation, you are very thorough and go thru lots of useful details . Appreciate your work. My 1998 328i was sitting for almost a year and when I started the engine it had this ticking sound . After charging the battery I'll start the engine if the ticking doesn't go away I'll try the engine flush

God Bless...good understandable videos. j

Ur the smartest dude on KZfaq ur a real human bean 👍🏽

I watched this video with the mindset, "you can't fix mechanical issues with miracle bottles", I'm so glad you said pretty much those same words. I like your channel.

Glad I found your channel. My moms 2007 Yaris check engine light on so I changed spark plugs plus coil packs,then code for o2 sensor so I changed bank . Still runs rough and shakes the whole car. I bought a cheap sensor and changed it. Now it is running on three cylinders with a code p0308. The beginning code before any work was done was 2338.

The best additive I have ever seen for clearing a lifter tick or a mildly collapsed lifter, is Marvel Mystery Oil. Put about half a quart in your engine. You can run it along with the oil and I've seen it clear liquor noises in less time than it takes to close the hood. I've also seen it take 10 to 15 minutes to clear it. I have never seen one bad enough where it took longer than that. It's a great product, and it has been bottled since 1923. It still works as advertised, if you have a 4.7 L Chrysler V8 with the hydraulic lash adjusters you should be using this religiously. If you have a chain tensioner on your engine you should be using this religiously. It keeps those things from getting plugged up with sludge and it will unplug them if they are plugged.

Great vid. My 08 impala SS 5.3L picked up a noise recently and I was wondering if it is bad to put Lucas stabilizer oil in it? 50,000 miles on it. What kinda lifters does it have? Thanks

My first comment. Thanks for your vids well done. I had Ford ranger took it to 280 000. Just replaced clutches, but I didn't know anything about the vehicle. It started cutting out. No clue mech said mass airflow i had to beleive didnt work.You tube is helping me with my vw cabrio. Thanks again. very helpful

Another good and informative video from this channel.

Also minimizing the idle time of your engine can prevent premature wear, as oil pressure is lowest during idle.

no i can't hear it as you're constantly talking over it. still a thumbs up

Best video I have seen in years on engines and it’s presentation 🤠Buddy

Good luck fixing rod knock with thicker oil. If its thats far the best option is to look at the bearings and hope the crank is fine before you throw a rod

Hi, I have a tappet noise when sitting in traffic, not all the time just now and then, I was told to run an engine flush, does this need doing now or at next oil change? The car is a diesel Renault Clio (96,000 miles) and I play on the side of caution and always change my oil every 5k, its a manual as like most in the UK many Thanks Ian

Great video. I particularly like how you took the engine apart and showed the various areas where oil circulation is needed. You also highlighted a major point I tell customers, that starts after the engine has sat for a long time or even over night is the time when most wear occurs on an engine. As you stated most oil additives treat the fluid to increase it's viscosity not always a good answer. As a used car salesmen you probably will enjoy this video by Gene Daughtry a veteran BHPH Dealer and consultant sharing his experiences with high mileage vehicles getting ready for sale or coming back from customers. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpaWfNGftbiwqWQ.html

Wow man that engine sounded great at the end. Great job

Good in depth explanations. Subscribed brother.

If fluids are good and oil pump is functioning properly and you have internal noise nothing will fix it but replacing whats broke. Anything you add will be a problem later

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Thanks man! Very informative! I learned a lot from your videos!

Unbelievably thorough video so thank you!

Good video! I hope you don't get many thumbs down!🤣🤣🤣

You're not fixing rodknock, you're only silencing it where you cant hear it but the rodknock is still there.

That was an excellent video with a good explanation. Thanks The main reason you have noise in both the lifters and in the big end bearings is that the oil galleries get clogged and the oil doesn't get to the parts any more (aka lack of lubrication). This typically occurs when the oil changes aren't done regularly or when the oil galleries are a bit too small and start to block with normal use. The solution is either to fit larger galleries in key areas like the lifters or to improve lubrication to the problem areas. Lighter oils will work for lifters but can create a problem for bottom ends. Heavier oils work for bottom ends but can cause problems for lifters. A flush will clean out the engine... but often it won't remove enough carbon (byproducts of combustion) and other particles (metals and dirt) to fix the problem... or you'll find that the problem comes back because you haven't addressed the cause of the problem (incomplete combustion). One solution that will solve the problem in both the bottom end and the top end without compromising either is to improve lubrication by treating the metal directly. Then there will always be lubrication even if there is no oil e.g. xcelplus.com.au/ Applying Xcelplus single application super lubrication also cleans the engine and prevents carbon and particles from building up in the engine in the future... because the engine runs much cleaner. wears a lot less and nothing sticks to a treated surface. :-)

Very well explained! Great stuff!

Good info, thanks! But you shouldn't talk while you give us audio samples about engine noise, let us hear the difference first after that talk over it. #constructivecriticism

Seems like your Audi was smoking... I am assuming it's burning off dust / debris from sitting so long?

Great video man... having an engine out of the engine bay and showing what you're talking about. Really helpful explainations as well.

Good job man. You seem to put a lot of effort

He said everything about oil additives but he didn't say anything when you will add oil additives and how will affect the lifters

my Ford Escape has constant lifter noise it's loud. but in the morning when I first turn it on and it's cold the engine sounds smooth until it warms up then lifter noise starts. any thoughts?

video was very educative, learnt a lot. thanks man

Thanks man very informative and well put together. Professional's !!!!

Note to self : don’t buy an Audi from this guy

When I was a kid, my uncle used to have hydraulic valve lifter noise on cold start-up in his Packard! Amazing that it took so long for the lifters to work properly in that Audi no matter how long it was sitting. If that's "normal", it's yet another good reason not to own one of those masterpieces of German "engineering".

This is very useful, thank you. I have a 2013 Subaru H6 engine and I thought the lifters make noise on a cold start but it goes away quickly - in about one minute. It is not loud and disappears at idle in about 60 seconds. It appears I probably don't have to do anything right now or perhaps add Liqui Moly 20004 Hydraulic Lifter Additive. I appreciate the advice you gave. The engine has about 138,000 on it.

Engine Restore is amazing it rebuilt my lawnmower and eliminated blowby on my diesel truck all in one $27 can.

MARVEL MYSTERY OIL 4 days in crank and gas. Keep using it I have 2 test cars also improves compression and mpg 12.4 improvement at 60 mph

i'm lmao at the thumbs down stipulations!

Great refresher course-thank you very much.

Wow, very informative. Nice work dude

Remember Murphy’s Law? If you thicken oil to take care of part of the engine, other part/s of the engine may go bad because you thicken the oil to take care of one part of the engine, which may expedite total failure. Makes sense? Do it the right way and have it worked on it, or hurry up and save money are the best two options imo

The only reason our local retailers won’t sell Liqui Moly it cuz it actually works.

Very good video. Very informative. Keep up the good work.

Great video with lots of good information. Thanks!

You had me at engine porn

Audio is a bit desynchronized.

Great video brotha lots of good information .

who yue hell gave this a thumbs down? he gives such good info. unbelievable