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Originally Posted by jake12tech
Teaspoon full of trans fluid is enough to clean the lifters out. I’ve done it a few times and have success. It literally doesn’t hurt anything. Cheaper and stronger than half the junk oil cleaners you’ll buy in the store. Probably missed a couple oil changes here and there and next thing you know clogged lifter. Depends on mileage too...
They could just be worn out. Good news is they’re extremely cheap if need be.
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Don't agree with "extremely cheap" but those little hydraulic lifters can be a PITA!
I couldn't get a lifter to quieten down with an additive or running synthetic oil for a few tho miles and I didn't try the trans fluid idea but I ended up replacing all of them and they weren't exactly "extremely cheap" if you consider they cost me something like $15 - $20 each, I don't remember exactly.
And the 606 needs 24 of them!
Also went thru that on my OM603 and put a smile on my face afterwards. The engine might not have been in danger of wearing or failing prematurely because of a sticking "cam follower" but it is plain embarrassing to sart up a fine car and hear a tick tick tick!
BTW I didn't want to risk aftermarket quality so I ordered them from a dealer. whatever - my engines all run nice and quiet now!
DDH