Valve tap or lifter tap

Originally Posted by Spooler Whatever you do, Do not put Seafoam in it. What weight oils have you ran. A 5w30 works best. If you are using 0w40 you will

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Whatever you do, Do not put Seafoam in it. What weight oils have you ran. A 5w30 works best. If you are using 0w40 you will get some noise until the car warms up a bit. That's what most boosted guys use. I do the same. It is more noticeable after an oil change. I have been looking to try some Motul X-Cess 5W-40.

Seafoam cuts down the viscosity of the oil. Makes it watery. Doesn't allow the oil to stick to the rotating parts. Creating dry spots on the bearings.

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