micker Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I have a 98 Legacy GT w/auto with 52,000 mi that I bought new. I've noticed increased lifter noise (I think) particularly at startup. Don't know if this car has hydraulic lifters but they are getting pretty noisy. Anyone know if I should take it in for valve adjustment or do they normally not need service? Thanks in advance, Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccrinc Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I have a 98 Legacy GT w/auto with 52,000 mi that I bought new. I've noticed increased lifter noise (I think) particularly at startup. Don't know if this car has hydraulic lifters but they are getting pretty noisy. Anyone know if I should take it in for valve adjustment or do they normally not need service? Thanks in advance, Mick Solid lifters...could need an adjustment. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejlain Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hi. I have a 98 Legacy L (automatic) with 101k miles on it. As Emily said, they might need an adjustment. Are you due for an oil change? I've found that the sound is not as bad after a good oil change. I've also had some success with pouring some Marvel Mystery Oil into the crankcase. If you look on the shelves at your local auto parts store, there is something called ValveMedic by Gumout I think. It's another engine additive you might try. I've kinda grown accustomed to the lifter noise in the morning because, in my case, it always disappears once the engine has warmed up enough. Hope this helps. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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