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Lifter Tick - recommended Oil?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by casterland, Jun 6, 2017.

  1. casterland

    casterland Junior Member

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    I've noticed a noise that appears to be a lifter tick on my (new to me) 2007 Prius. I just changed the oil with 5w-30 synthetic and I think it's slightly more pronounced, but again, I'm still adjusting to this car.

    Has anyone experienced a similar issue and/or have a recommended oil that may help with this? Any other items that I might be missing? Thanks!
     
    #1 casterland, Jun 6, 2017
  2. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    The top end noise of our motor is very loud. This engine has solid lifters like a high performance motor and solids are always very loud. But if you can hear a particular lifter clicking that means one of the bucket shims is worn. Its quite a big job to replace those shims. The cams need to come out.

    I use a very high quality motor oil that greatly reduces the valve noise on our engine. Its has a very good zddp package in addition to being 100% pure ester base stock. You should try 4 quarts. One of the few products you can buy for your car and actually hear and feel a difference. Its $11. a quart. I buy mine at Jegs= free shipping.


    Red Line Synthetic Oil - Motor Oil - 10W30 Motor Oil
     
    #2 edthefox5, Jun 6, 2017
  3. Jean Faudree

    Jean Faudree Junior Member

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    I’m looking at a 2007 with 300k miles. Has new batteries. Tires etc. Also, has a ticking lifter noise. Seller says she adds about a quart of oil every couple thousand miles. She’s asking $500. I want to buy it. What is my most inexpensive ready fix out the gate? Thanks!
     
    #3 Jean Faudree, Sep 22, 2019
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Just for giggles contact a dealership and ask how much they'd charge? They would have a full selection of shims, and the experience.

    I'll hazard a guess: $500??
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Sep 22, 2019
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