Skittle_Power

I just noticed today my Tib has a ticking to the engine now....its a '99 with a 2.0 and about 139k on the engine. My best guess would be sticky lifters or valves.



Any suggestions on what it may be and the best corrective action?

wheel_of_steel

Have a look around the engine section on this forum, it is most probably blocked hydraulic lifters. Is your oil clean and topped up?

Skittle_Power

It's due for a change in about 1k miles. I use Castrol Edge.

wheel_of_steel

Change the oil, probably run some oil flush through it. Get an OEM filter from the dealer as well. That works most of the time unless the lifters are severely gunked up

Skittle_Power

Been reading about using B12 Chemtool in a flush. I've been using Bosch Distance filter with the synthetic oil.

StrikeEagle

Your oil is more than likely low. Just check it and add if it is. I suspect that's the case if you only have 1k to an oil change. Our engines give that nice little signal whenever they get low. Just top it off and you'll be fine.



If you want to flush your oil, use AutoRX. It's crazy good for your engine, and tends to give me about a 3mpg increase every time I do it. Typically do it every 60k miles or so, and so far have done it 4x on 3 different cars. Stuff is awesome, and as easy to use as changing your oil.

Skittle_Power

Okay. I can't seem to find it at autozone or the like...

StrikeEagle

Most autozones I know always have oil. Shouldn't be too hard to find.



AutoRX is only sold on their site. I think it's around $30 or so?

Skittle_Power

Haha, nice smarta$$ remark...I like it. thanks for the info.

Skittle_Power

Turns out it was because I was low. I topped it off with some Mystery oil and will do a change when I get paid on Friday.



Are the Bosch Distance filters okay to use or are the Hyundai OEM the only good ones for our cars?