Thanks to all,

It seems that if this is a sticky lifter, there should be someway short of replacing it to eliminate the stickiness??? Rather, has anyone tried or know of an engine flush that is good at clearing out the oil passages/ Or an additive of some sort?

I'm surprised that this would occur on a synthetic oil car, which mine is not...yet.

Also from you experience, has the switch over to synthetic oil cause MORE noticable oil leaks??? I did this once on a Classic Chevy that was leakfree befor on 20/50W, after 1 month on mobile1 she was bleeding alot., changed back to the heavyweigh, and no issues since.

Thanks