ticking tappets

rizzo · 16-11-13, 06:32 PM

Hi guys,i know its pretty normal for the 5 cyl engine to have tappet noise if left for a day or two but has anyone found an oil or product that will overcome this problem,
cheers Bill

missfire · 16-11-13, 10:41 PM

15W40 mineral.

seriously,

geneandbolly · 16-11-13, 10:45 PM

i tried this stuff which worked initially . . .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-Hydr...item2a2e3b8f54

but quickly goes back to the way it was, especially on a cold morning . .

Eddy · 16-11-13, 10:55 PM

some times a good thin engine flush and service can help, with GOOD OIL.
Castrol, Mobil 1, Quantum, etc,etc, 15-40 semi or 10-60 fully synthetic

8690q · 16-11-13, 11:09 PM

The biggest problem I've always had with 5 cylinder engines is them sounding tappety after a good leadfoot workout. New, good oil and still I get it, maybe an oil cooler might be a good bet ?

I can live with the odd rattle when cold unless it takes ages to go away.

Eddy · 16-11-13, 11:13 PM

Yer, try a thicker oil or a cooler, esp if your turboed

16-11-13, 10:45 PM	#3
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	i tried this stuff which worked initially . . . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wynns-Hydr...item2a2e3b8f54 but quickly goes back to the way it was, especially on a cold morning . . __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

16-11-13, 10:55 PM	#4
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	some times a good thin engine flush and service can help, with GOOD OIL. Castrol, Mobil 1, Quantum, etc,etc, 15-40 semi or 10-60 fully synthetic Last edited by Eddy; 16-11-13 at 10:58 PM.

16-11-13, 10:41 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	15W40 mineral. seriously,

16-11-13, 11:09 PM	#5
8690q Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Coalsnaughton Posts: 190	The biggest problem I've always had with 5 cylinder engines is them sounding tappety after a good leadfoot workout. New, good oil and still I get it, maybe an oil cooler might be a good bet ? I can live with the odd rattle when cold unless it takes ages to go away.

16-11-13, 11:13 PM	#6
Eddy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 904	Yer, try a thicker oil or a cooler, esp if your turboed