Valve Train Clatter at Start-up
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Originally Posted by 4evertopless,Jun 8 2009, 10:09 AM
Ya id say that would even be overkill for a track only car ![th_dontknow.gif](https://www.s2ki.com/forums/images/smilies/th_dontknow.gif)
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The valvetrain flutter on start-up has been apparent over the years for me too, even after a valve adjustment. I was able to quiet the noise with some different oil brands, but after the advent of SM oils, no joy from an oil standpoint. What works the best for me since then has been Marvel Mystery Oil added to the fuel. I use the recommended dosage (4ozs/10 gallons) and it works great. After a tank or two, you will notice a big difference in the sound of your engine at start-up.
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Interesting, why would MMO (which is essentially a detergent) reduce valvetrain noise? Not sure it would help in my case, because I only have 10k miles, and the oil has been changed three times in that period, so I doubt carbon build up is an issue. Like I said before, it would be interesting for me to test drive a new car and compare noise levels.
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My engine started the annoying valvetrain flutter/clatter earlier than yours did. It went away after I changed the OEM oil fill at 3300 miles to group III oils rated SL. But came back when the SM oils came on the market. MMO is a UCL for the most part when added to the fuel. I suspect it to be a very mild solvent at best. On my G35, it added 200ppm of Phosphorus to a back to back UOA. Phosphorus is one of the metals that API dictated a reduction in for SM oils. Maybe there is a correlation?
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Would be interesting to see a UOA with MMO. Alot of RX-7 owners use it to remove carbon deposits from the apex/corner seals, I used it for awhile in my FD (with the original engine) and vacuum levels at idle definitely increased. However, MMO contains solvent, there is little question about that, and this post reflects my general thoughts about it
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbth...051250&fpart=11
[QUOTE]If you use a good oil you should not need to use a solvent in your engine. Think about it, there is many places in your engine that don
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbth...051250&fpart=11
[QUOTE]If you use a good oil you should not need to use a solvent in your engine. Think about it, there is many places in your engine that don
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Mine sounds clangy, sort of like a diesel until it's warmed up. I showed it to the service tech when it was pretty new, maybe around 3 to 5k mi and he said that's normal. Could be because it's an aluminum engine. I'm at 128,580 mi now and so far no problems (knocks on wood).
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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10,Jun 9 2009, 10:37 PM
Would be interesting to see a UOA with MMO. Alot of RX-7 owners use it to remove carbon deposits from the apex/corner seals, I used it for awhile in my FD (with the original engine) and vacuum levels at idle definitely increased. However, MMO contains solvent, there is little question about that, and this post reflects my general thoughts about it
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbth...051250&fpart=11
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbth...051250&fpart=11
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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10,Jun 10 2009, 12:04 AM
You mean it had a similar noise level at only 3k?
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Yeah I think it's normal.
Indy, yes I was referring to pre-mix (I've never heard of MMO being added directly to the sump), the residual solvent would find it's way into your oil either way.
Indy, yes I was referring to pre-mix (I've never heard of MMO being added directly to the sump), the residual solvent would find it's way into your oil either way.