Collapsed Valve Lifter (Ticking) TOP SECRET Fix in a bottle for GMC Chev Cadillac - Gears And Tech

Is your GM vehicle making a ticking noise or have a misfire at idle? Maybe its even worse, and it has lumpy acceleration.
Before you spend the money to replace the engine, or even have your lifters replaced try this inexpensive trick in a bottle!
You can do this in between oil changes, or do it during your next oil change like we did in this video.
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[@bubbabatterby7059]

My dad has been doing this forever. I'm 51 and I'm sure he was doing this way before I was born. Good video.

[@user-mn1nm3qw8v]

Man you saved me hundreds, Thanks its took two oil changes and 6500 miles and it went away.

[@A_H_M.84]

Canadian mechanics are top of the line. I've learned quit a few little tricks that have saved me tons of money and headaches. Seems they still operate with the same tricks of the trade that my grandparents and great grandparents used. Great content!

[@GearsAndTech]

Right on. Glad you found it useful

[@A_H_M.84]

@@GearsAndTech for sure! It's hard to find content from truly knowledgeable and skilled craftsmen. Sadly, the American way is to throw away and buy new so as to keep up with the societal standards, instead of to refurbish, maintain and rely on self. Love to actually talk with and learn from you!

[@srryan1]

​@@GearsAndTechdoes this trick work for new lifters? I soaked them 3 days in oil, and also replaced the rockers i do see oil coming up to the top of each rocker. 2000 silverado 4.3 225k miles

[@guybrown1865]

I worked at GM in Oshawa for 30 years and knew a couple of guys that started doing that back in the 60’s and they had kept their old cars as they bought new ones and ended up with a few old great running cars. Guy Canada 🇨🇦

[@Alpha-jg9mi]

I learned this trick from my Grandfather back in 1980 when I was 10 yrs old and have done this to every vehicle i have owned. i did this for a friend who bought a 2006 5.3 that developed the tick at 100,000 he know has 298,000 on the clock and it is smooth and quiet. Excellent video and advice for those who do not know. Glad to see there are people like you passing the inexpensive fix it tricks along.

[@GearsAndTech]

Appreciate you stopping by and your comment. A lot of people think this trick is nuts, which is why I wanted to show me actually putting it in. This isn't some camera trick, it's real automotive tricks that help keep your car running great. That reminds me, I'm due for another oil change!

[@justindozier5988]

I have a 89 cadillac brougham with a little over 100,000 miles would you guys recommend it for me

[@GearsAndTech]

I have seen no bad side effects from using this on any vehicles I have had. So it couldn't hurt

[@kmy6639]

I have a 2011 honda odyssey that has that tick I knew it was lifter but don't want to open her up ,I'm definitely gonna give this a whirl

[@GearsAndTech]

Let us know if it helps. The Odyssey is an overhead cam, so usually when they start Ticking the valves need to be adjusted It can't hurt, but probbaly won't solve your particular problem

[@original_silverdee]

Wow never knew about that, going to start doing it on all my cars for now on, great video, thanks for the info!

[@rlacroix4]

I appreciate this video. I have 2015 4.3 GM. 118K miles. I am using SeaFoam with the same logic. Keeping oil passages clean , no sludge, along with 50% GM oil service ( 50 engine hours 5K mile) oil change. This video information is based on the same principles as using Marvel Mystery Oil, Seafoam, and in this case Trans fluid. Must keep clean, sludge free, and high detergent oil. Prevention is best fix.

[@GearsAndTech]

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[@s.o.s.exploration2412]

Love my 05' Trailblazer 5.3L. Fortunately I don't have this problem as of yet however I always try and find preventive measures b4 larger issues happen.

[@leterfly]

It also works on cleaning out the engine with a lot of sludge build up , had a slant 6 full of sludge put in 2 quarts 500 miles before oil change and it cleaned it out, works great, been doing that since the 70's👍👍

[@OhSoddit]

I had a BADLY sludged (neglected) 2006 GM 3.6 ltr. It was burning 1.5-2 quarts every 600 miles, and blowing blue / grey smoke on acceleration after idle. FIXED IT (4 part process): Replaced PCV valve (totally clogged). 3x cans berrymans b-12 chemtool into 1/4 tank of fuel. 1 can berrymans into the engine (oil). Gave it a thrashing. Drained oil (bad). Added 5 quarts oil, 2 quarts kerosene and let it idle 20 mins. Drained (BAD), and repeated but for 40 mins with a couple of bursts 5x mins at 3,000 rpm. Drained oil, "not as bad". Refilled with oil (filters were changed each step), it runs FINE now. No exhaust smoke. None at all !!! Engine is more responsive, slightly better fuel efficiency. Still uses a little bit of oil (known timing cover leak), but it's maybe 1/2 quart every 600 ish miles, less than a third of what it used to burn. I'M HAPPY !!!

[@bufford5483]

I worked at a full service gas station 54 years ago and had a guy come in driving a Volvo. He claimed to be an engineer and told me he used straight transmission fluid in the motor primarily because he claimed it had more detergents and worked betted than oil. Reluctantly I topped up the engine with a quart of transmission fluid and off he went. Over the years I have had motors run over 500,000 miles by changing the oil and filters regularly. I also use an additive every time I change the oil as well. Either Bardahl or more recently Lucas. Never tried transmission fluid in my engines, but this show reminded me of that day many years ago.

[@gregkrueger331]

Man, i was with ya til i saw that fram extra guard filter. I use atf in my oil also, my 07 tahoe 5.3 is at 293k miles and running beautifully.

[@dannyhughes4177]

Rislone oil treatment also works wonders. It costs about the same as a quart of ATF. I worked in auto repair in the 70s and 80s and made dozens upon dozens of customers happy with this stuff.

[@user-lb8pb7go8b]

How long does it take to quiet a noisy lifter?

[@dannyhughes4177]

@@user-lb8pb7go8b Usually 200-400 miles. If it doesn't get quiet after that, try changing oil and adding another Riselone treatment.

[@TheMrboombostic]

Can confirm on my Silverado 1500. Use it every oil change and it’s been keeping the lifter tick nearly completely gone.

[@camiloalonso4131]

Great. I been used the trany oil for several years and my motors works perfected

[@larryayres7412]

The BEST mechanic I’ve ever known told me about this almost 50 years ago now works like a charm !!!!!!!

[@GearsAndTech]

It's becoming a forgotten secret

[@Benefits-ix9jy]

do you add ATF every oil change?@@GearsAndTech

[@danieldonovan4771]

WHAT ABOUT Plugging 5:47 THE OIL PICK UP SCREEN and pick up tube.....

[@IamDerick]

Thanks for reminding me of this. We did it all the time on the farm when I was a kid. Cheers.

[@GearsAndTech]

No problem. It's funny how much we forget, and then learn all over again This is one of those tricks that are dying, but super effective. Would hate for it to get lost and not passed down.

[@mikecastleberry9671]

The oil h has set detergent in it dumbass

[@GearsAndTech]

What does that even mean? The h?

[@SoloVision42]

Lol

[@krzysztofrutkowski2245]

Hi. I have Jeep 5.7 hemi. After using 1 liter of ATF for 5 liters of oil 5w20 lifters stopped giving a ticking sound. Sound ticks disappeared after 150 miles. You are the best. Thank you and I wish all the best for you. Chris from GB.

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad to hear it helped Anyone with a Dodge hemi or 3.5 liter needs to do this religiously. They all tick. This will get it gone

[@curtissheppard1996]

I have a 5.7 Hemi, with THE TICK ,so I hope this helps. Thanks for the vid man.

[@irishkelly654]

@@curtissheppard1996 - Update? Did it work for you? Cheers...

[@dannalondon903]

2.5 years ago I bought a Jeep GC Overland with 54,000 miles. On the second oil change I noticed a small "tick." So I just changed my oil again for the third time, and I used about a liter of ATF. I ran it for about 2 minutes to get through the engine, and will see how it works. Praying this solves the issue. They don't make Jeeps like they use too at all; and I still have to make payments, because its out of warranty now 6/75,000. Thanks for the comment that helps.

[@b-bitter91]

I'm going to try it with my 01 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo v8

[@patmason7276]

Used transmission fluid for years works great.

[@chiosaeteurn9790]

Awesome tips I’ve done for 2 of my oil change cycle already on my 02 GMC Yukon. Sounds like it get better every time after my oil change.

[@jasmith1867]

I just bought a 06 Yukon that ticks on start up. I'm going out right now and add some atf.

[@crazu1980]

@@jasmith1867 has it improved for you?

[@jasmith1867]

@@crazu1980 Yes. It seems like the lifters only click for a few seconds now. Instead of a minute or so. I have a high mileage engine. It also had a 5 quart a month real main leak. I added some Blue Devil and the leak stopped completely. It did resume leaking after a couple months. But mostly just a few drops overnight.

[@crazu1980]

@@jasmith1867 thanks for the update.

[@adubbelde1]

Back in the 60's we had a 61 Belair with the 283. We had pulled one of the valve covers and the motor was pretty gunned up. We changed the oil and ran Mobil Delvac. We pulled the valve covers after that and the difference was amazing.

[@motorcitywestauto4674]

Used to use T fluid right in the carb throat at high idle to clean everything out on older cars. It is basically a detergent. Mix 50/50 acetone and T fluid to take the place of penetrating oil too. Works well.

[@stevensmith8923]

I use acetone and transmission fluid for penetrating fluid as well.

[@zephyrwinkle6552]

This is my go to. Better than anything in a spray can....

[@victorthecarguy3126]

That is the trick to loosen up a sticking valve. Makes a lot of smoke and I wouldn't think ti would be good for a modern car with a cat.

[@motorcitywestauto4674]

@@victorthecarguy3126 I've had really good luck with MMO for loosening up sticky lifters. I just do an oil change and substitute one qt of oil for 1 qt of MMO. Seems to work pretty good.

[@mikerose2448]

Brake fluid great for that too

[@tedinskib5234]

I tried Doing This on our '05 Avalanche with the 5.3 that developed a periodic lifter tick after 200,000 miles, Which was getting to be constant! Before Changing the Oil, I added 1qt of ATF and 6oz of Seafoam and ran it for 200 miles, then added the same after Changing the Oil, but then replaced one Qt of 5w30 with the ATF, and I have Not Noticed it ticking Since!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT TIP!!!

[@joeidgtlopez6801]

What’s atf?

[@johnotto4931]

@@joeidgtlopez6801automatic transmission fluid

[@isaiasrodriguez6270]

Automatic transmission fluid

[@isaiasrodriguez6270]

@@joeidgtlopez6801automatic transmission fluid

[@anderander5662]

​@joeidgtlopez6801 watch the video

[@the5mfamily278]

Sir thanks for this video!! Just learned a new trick!!!

[@SuperHD1968]

Tanks a Lot For The Advice Sir..

[@robertfonseca1]

You learn something every day! Thank you!

[@bryanbeam]

I use" used" trans fluid for penetrating oil. Works great !👍👍

[@joekerr1842]

Heard of guys flushing engines with atf but didn't know you could do this, thanks

[@EricSNeitzel]

I had a stuck lifter that was so noisy that I thought for sure something was going to bust out the side of the engine! I did your method and it freed itself within 2 days. My Tahoe has never run so quiet! THANKS!

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad to hear it.

[@work4dough]

Omg! Hell yeah! I think I have a lifter stuck on my 2017 GMC Sierra. This truck has a 6.2l rebuilt motor with all sorts of racing mods to the motor. Few days ago I checked the oil because it started a loud ticking noise on the driver's side, and to my surprise the oil level was really low. That's how I found out I have a leak around the valve cover 😆. Anyways I added the oil needed and thought that would stop the loud ticking. I drove about 50 miles and the problem got worse... The ticking is louder almost a knocking sound. Man I hope this method works 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@toddmiller3387]

Marvel mystery oil works too...but I've used the old transmission fluid trick too dad showed me that years ago. Great tip...

[@lawrencefranck9417]

It’s nothing but kerosene

[@barefootbob1269]

@@lawrencefranck9417 Oh so not true you better do you're research before you give out false information.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

@@barefootbob1269 you are correct they added red dye. White distilled spirits with red dye.

[@scottnovak8903]

In late 80s I turned a few wrenches, found Pennzoil and fram filters both horrible, oil creates sludge, fram a cheapest and bad material inside it like paper check your research.

[@GearsAndTech]

Thanks for commenting. As stated before, I am not endorsing any specific brands in this video. Hopefully nobody is running out to buy penzoil and fram filters because that's what I used.

[@r.alcala1186]

I used ATF in my 09 silverado 5.3/DOD lifters, for about 2,900mi with about 3/4qt of ATF with a shade under 5.5qts of full synthetic HM motor oil. (Just cheap Walmart oil) worked great the oil cleaned a lot of sludge from the engine, I could tell that, due to how dirty the oil was when it was draining from the pan. The engine runs great nice and quiet at 183,000 miles.

[@lelomiliken7598]

Great!!! Going to try this!!!💥💥.

[@eddiewalker4530]

Had a loud lifter noise coming from drivers side of my f-150 about 125,000 on used replacement motor with approximately 100,000 miles. Had 535,000 on original motor. I did what you suggested drove about a half mile completely quite now. So happy. Trucks got 658,000 miles on body. I’ve owned it for 25 years 😊 thanks

[@GearsAndTech]

Thanks for sharing

[@janisgore8393]

Have added sea- foam to fuel and oil for years...works good in lawn tractors as well!!

[@franktolman4970]

This is for real.. it may not totally take away lifter noise but it helps a lot. I have a GMC Savana with the 6.0 I have been doing this every other oil change since 110k it has 270k on it now. I do it on my 5.3 Silverado too.

[@mt-lb8ru]

You haven't messed up your cam yet l, knowing your lifters are messed up???

[@shawnnelson6062]

Great tip. I remember my dad doing this years ago. Thank you for the information.

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daviddntait]

I actually add 1 quart of atf about 100 miles BEFORE an oil change. Never kept it in as an additive. I have mostly flat tappet cam stuff, so the detergent in the atf will be a problem. It does wonders as a "flush" of sorts. I have an unknown mileage 350 sbc that gets ran hard and it gets the atf treatment religiously. Aloha 🤙

[@olaf6438]

Great tip. I know it works cause I did it on many dodge caravans

[@aboutadollar1]

Hey buddy , are you there 👀

[@mr.prewittsr5163]

It worked on my 2008 suburban LTZ I tried the foam engine cleaner and then Lucas oil treatment I still had the lifter noise then I drain the oil and started using the transmission fluid and it worked. I have added it to all of my oil changes with no issues. If you are afraid keep the tick or go to the repair shop and get new lifters installed!!!

[@JoseRodriguez-jl5ih]

I have no noise do recommend for lifters still

[@jasonbaill7048]

Sounds good, y’all got a fix for possible poor sealing valve 4.2l trailblazer. Thanks again 😎

[@GearsAndTech]

If the poor seal is due to carbon or something on the valve surface than ATF is your answer again. But..... You want to take the spark plugs out. Put one cap full of ATF down the spark plug hole then put the plugs back in Now start your car and run it for a good 10 minutes. Warning!!! Yiur car will make a thick white smoke for a looooong time. Do this at night when nobody can see the smoke or make sure you're in an area that nobody will freak out about all the smoke The same things in ATF that are cleaning the inside of your engine in the oil will also clean your cyl and valves

[@Uberstrib]

My lifters usually tap in-between oil changes so I will definitely try this.

[@icewood6917]

Love the video... I believe you

[@bullnibler]

I've been putting a quart of transmission fluid in my oil for years. One time I had a Chevy pick up that had 5 lbs. of oil pressure at idle, sometimes even less when it was warm. After running transmission fluid for 2 oil changes, oil pressure came up to 20 lbs. at idle. And it was great running down the road. Wont hurt anything, I've been doing this since the 70's.

[@Mutt69m]

Same here...

[@Cherokee93]

Did u ever have metal shavings in your oil?

[@zackzittel7683]

Crazy, my truck won’t start unless there’s at least 500psi in the high pressure system.

[@jayer-su3hu]

5 lbs of oil pressure that only came up to 20 lbs??? Engine is garbage. Never seen an engine live with less than 40 psi. But hey whatever

[@92clintonr]

@@jayer-su3hu Less than 40? You haven't seen much then!

[@crazyhorse3275]

Marvle miracle oil also works very good for that. Excellent information thanks.

[@atomicdmt8763]

THANKS for doing this video! outstanding.................fingers crossed

[@brandont620]

I am impressed he knows this, it is an old-school mechanic trick, I have known and been doing this for 30+ years. He is very correct in what he is saying, but keep in mind it is not a fix-all, but in my 36 years as a Mechanic, it is approximately 80% effective and for the cost of 1 quart of ATF it is well worth the try, avg to replace the lifters is around $1600 pending on shop and UP, the best way to do this is just to substitute 1QT of oil for 1QT of ATF so if it is a 5QT oil change you would do 4QT of oil 1QT of ATF or 6QT oil change it would be 5QT of oil and 1QT of ATF anything larger the ratio will change. Job well done Sir, from your neighbors way down south.

[@GearsAndTech]

Thanks for the compliments. I learned it from an old industrial mechanic when I worked at a steel mill. He walked around with a bottle of ATF everywhere. It fixed a lot of problems!

[@garyalford9394]

@@GearsAndTech what type of atf ?

[@GearsAndTech]

Whatever you can get your hands on

[@tarpontime7562]

@@GearsAndTech it should be synthetic tho if your running synthetic oil.

[@thathvacguy]

Thank u for this comment I was lookin for this statement !!! my 2013 Cadillac XTS just started doing this, it’s got 123,000 and change. When it’s a cold start it’s loud with the ticking, but seems to quick down as she warms up and slowly idles.

[@ronaldjones3108]

Transmission fluid, Marvel Mystery Oil, these are ALL good 👍, now I tried to swap over to full syn on 2004 5.3 ltr. At approx 70 ish k mi needed to fush it 2 times with diesel and go back to synthetic blend, but it worked! Quieted the lifter noise, big time!

[@rodneybrown5206]

Do u add oil to the diesel and how long u run it

[@andrewcrabtree2520]

I’ve recently use arch oil ar9100 for the 6.0/7.3 power stroke stiction issue, and had it fix it the very next cold start. I wonder if it would do any better in this situation?

[@41663]

Thanks I hope this works for me cause I hate the ticking. And Ill be sure to have a funnel. Good video good humor

[@mobettastufffosur]

I have an 08 Avalanche with 75K. I have always used synthetic oil. Ticking started about 10K ago and would occur on cold starts only and dissipate after 1-2 minutes after the oil heats up and thins. It made sense that oil was not pumping up lifters fully due to blockage. I substituted 1 quart of oil with Marvel Mystery Motor Oil (also high detergent). I also added it to the gas as directed. It does a great job at cleaning up all internals. Over the course of about 600 miles the tap was reduced by 90%. I plan on running about 2000 miles total then doing an additional oil change. I will likely add a pint to next few oil changes as reg maintenance. I used to work on small engines as a kid. It was amazing to see how well this stuff would clean up the inside of an engine. If you have ticking that remains after the engine is warm then you probably have a collapsed lifter and neither the tranny fluid or MMMO will likely not work. That will take wrench time.

[@GearsAndTech]

I had a couple suburban with almost 400,000km that both ticked even after warming up. I got them cheap because they said it needed an engine After 2 oil changes both of them had the tick reduced by 95% and never got wrench work to fix it. They worked great afterwards

[@vwtroy]

Oils like 10w 30 actually get thicker when warm.

[@fitnessja7047]

​@@vwtroywhat about 10w-40? I'm running 30 rn but got 1 lifter ticking

[@user-ug2rn7sr9i]

Exhaust leak manifold

[@amerlin388]

I like this suggestion and will try it as a prophylactic on my smaller engine vehicles, but only 2-3 ounces. I was all set to suggest adding some a week before the oil change, too, then you already addressed that. As I watched, I was getting ready to make a comment about using a funnel, but you beat me to that, too. 😊 They make Detergent motor oils but that may be acid neutralizers, not true detergent. Any opinion on Motor Medic Valve Medic Oil Detergent. Or MMO?

[@dinonaccarato2989]

I have heard this before and was just reminded to do the same. I’ll be doing it on my next change. Thanks Dino -AB.

[@GearsAndTech]

Hope it helps

[@amandasettee8922]

thank you I just bought a 2013 4 runner and think I can bnhear a tick which is not making me happy so I have tried some engine quiet stuff and works for a while then comes back now Im going to try this thanks

[@dannycreech4177]

1/2quart of kerosene or deisel fuel in the engine crankcase will clean her out quicker, you DO NOT want to drive with this because it decreases oil viscosity too much for driving ,but you CAN idle for 15minutes and drain your oil while it's still hot or warm and then fill with all the recommended oil it requires and then drive and maintain oil changes. This will clean extremely sludged engines, but sometimes requires a 2nd treatment to obtain your oil looking golden and clean like a new engine does. Promise 💯👍🏼

[@tonyadkison6444]

Thanks for mentioning the viscosity issue. People will scar their engines beyond repair if they drive with atf in the engine.

[@rueben44]

@@tonyadkison6444 He is talking about something else not atf.

[@michaelburkett774]

So pretty much a engine flush before oil change?

[@bradblowers6165]

Agree but for best results make sure you after treating and changing oil and filter use a chear but decent oil and filter for the first oil change to get all of the kerosene or diesel out of the system, and drain it and then put in good quality oil with a quality oil filter. A little spendy I know, but still alot cheaper than replacing a engine

[@cornbreadntatersalad1634]

Diesel is the ticket... Bout 32oz or a Gatorade bottle you find under a pile of other shit in the bed.

[@luckywhitejr.akaralphlwhit3483]

I have been a county maintenance mechanic (retired) I live in a area that can reach 110 f in the summer and 15 f in the winter and we used dello 15/40 in all the police cruisers to road equipment no problems ,high detergent oil works well BUT on the flip side I had an old international 1210 pickup truck it had a top end knock that sounded like some on was beating the motor with a hammer. my Dad had me up the rpm's while he pours tranny fluid down my carb it smoked up the whole neighbor hood but the knock went away and I put over 300,000 on the truck before I sold it.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

The knock you heard was carbon buildup on the piston. The ATF loosened the carbon enough to clear it from the piston. No ATF available?... The pour down carb while running can be done with Water.. takes a bit longer and more water but works as well.

[@shawnp8076]

Cool video any recommendations for a 2006 f250 6.0 diesel additive for a lifter ?

[@Motor-City-Mike]

Added 1qt of ATF for 100miles first time, then changed oil and use STP oil treatment each time since. Haven't had any oil usage, no valvetrain noise & no piston slap since. '03 Silverado (5.3, AFM), bought used cheap as a noisy oil burner, now it's quiet doesn't use oil and just hit 210k miles.

[@genemullaney6751]

In the 60's we used to use marvil mystery oil for this purpose. If you can fill your oil filter once before you install it, that's great for first start! Change your oil regularly, 5k at most & rotate tires. Happy driving!

[@wasntme3651]

I still use the mystery oil. I go through a quart of oil around four thousand miles and then add a quart of the mystery oil for the last thousand before I change the oil.

[@robertthomas5906]

@@wasntme3651 Marvel isn't Marvel anymore. They were bought out. If you want what Marvel used to be get sea foam.

[@Radar8717]

I've been adding a quart of atf the day before I change my oil as a flush for over 20yrs.

[@rockymartin4966]

Brother, thank you for this video, I have a 2011 Denali Yukon. I just got your advice. Hopefully this could fix it. Thank you once again and have a blessed day. Keep up the good work. Rocky Martin Goshen Indiana USA.

[@GearsAndTech]

You're welcome!

[@tirecchatman547]

Right 👍 👌 I just did the same thing on a Nissan maxima

[@sovereignfreespirit]

An old trick I used to do it at my Shop in Toronto. Always listened to the engine coming and always had happy returning customers. If the engine calls for 4-5 or 6 ltrs of oil just substitute one with Dextron Trans fluid for GM.. IN GM vehicles Only I have never done it to any other make. It improves the detergents and helps remove that gunk build up and get them flow ports flowing better getting oil everywhere it's supposed to be. Your engine nolonger starves for OIL. and all that TAR gets cleaned out.

[@GearsAndTech]

Exactly

[@jdm4569]

I used a quart of marvel mystery oil and at about 3000 miles or so it really quieted down and after the noise was pretty much gone I went to a pint at every oil change

[@1mikewalsh]

I appreciate your use of transmission fluid with no coloring.

[@1mikewalsh]

If you have to add transmission fluid to your oil you're probably running to thick a range, try 0-20 before running a motor with transmission fluid.

[@GearsAndTech]

I run 5-30 most the time. Keep in mind, this is a used truck that had 240,000 km from someone else. I can't confirm the life it had prior to me. I just know it was developing a tick and I wanted to take care of it before permanent damage was done. This trick is great for that scenario

[@harryhavens2078]

Thank you

[@genegoodwin8925]

I've used ATF in the oil on many occasions. On 318 Chrylsers which had a valve tick, ATF cured them every time. On GM 3.1 and 3.4 V-6's one quart of ATF in the engine oil cured every one of them within 200 miles. I was taught back in the 1960's in an auto mechanic class that by adding one quart of ATF to you engine oil would be the best way to clean the inside of your engine. I've even used it in my Harley Davidson motorcycles, but just about a half pint since the Harleys don't hold much oil. I had an old truck driver tell me he was having trouble coming over the mountains in Virginia so he stopped and bought a "12 pack". It was a 12 pack of ATF. He put three quarts in each fuel tank and shortly after his injectors were clean and the truck ran like new. ATF... a GREAT CLEANER!

[@roberthall7206]

In the fuel tank? So it’s good to put in the oil and fuel? Abs just to make sure, this is ok to do on both gas and Diesel engines? TIA

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes, you can run it in the fuel tank too I would suggest waiting till the gas light turns on, then add 1/4 of the bottle. Run it in the driveway for 15 minutes, then go fill up with gas.

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@roberthall7206 Yes, in the oil it will clean your lifters, and more. In your fuel, gas or disel it will clean your injectors. Just add a quart to your oil, run it for about 100 miles and then change your oil and filter. In your fuel, depending on how large your fuel tank is, I would put in 1/2 quart in a full tank of gas, but if you have a truck with a large fuel tank one quart might be better.

[@tt6518]

​@@genegoodwin8925 hello, What about the catalic converter? Thanks for getting back. Tigo

[@genegoodwin8925]

@@roberthall7206 Yes, in the oil to clear up lifter noise, and in the fuel tank to clean your injestors.

[@cuisinwithkev2699]

0:04 Thanks for the reminder. My blinker fluid is a little low, and I like to keep it full during the winter months.

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes. You for sure want to keep that topped up

[@icewood6917]

I have a 08 Cadillac DTS do you think I should use your method? I have that little lit ticking noise

[@richardmckinlay6782]

I had a 425 caterpillar engine in my freightliner truck. I always put a liter of trans fluid in, on the way home, about 300 - 500 km or so. Then dropped the oil outta her (really hot! ) As soon as I got home, that’s a really expensive engine to mess around with. Never had any problems. Sent oil out for analysis and always came back with good numbers. RLM

[@jankington216]

Every 6.0 AFM cadillac I work on, I spray a can of brake clean into the oil fill port before putting the new oil in. Helps keep the motor clean and running smooth 👍

[@born2wrench]

One of the main reasons that the V.V. lifters stick \ fail is the VLOM .The bolts( that hold this on the top of the engine block below the intake) they just become loose and this causes the lack of oil pressure around the lower half of the lifter . 1 out of the last 10 or so heads I had to remove to change those lifters the bolts in the VLOM were tight all the other jobs these have been loose .Mainly the front half I could turn them with my fingures.. Try it the next time you have too . As far as adding trans fluid to your engine it can help simply because of the detergent in the fluid .

[@writtenpieceopaper1]

In trying to change the oil pressure sensor I discovered my VLOM bolts were loose. But as I started cleaning the intake ports, I noticed there was a hairline crack. Is this normal for these engines? Should I take care of it now? I'm learning to do all of this stuff myself so it's intimidating.

[@gregorycoogle7621]

I agree with this method I’ve been doing it for years… sold my vehicles, and gotten compliments from the new owners, regarding how clean the inside of the motor was kept.

[@GearsAndTech]

Works great

[@michaelburkett774]

Dudes a pro, no funnel👍I always spill a little lol

[@mixter7x7]

add 1 qt ATF in ALL of your winter / cold weather oil changes for vehicles with push rod motors. if you're concerned with thinning the oil - just go up 1 weight grade. you really don't need to in the cold months. if you do this 2-3 times a year between october and march - you will keep your lifters clean. using the new synthetic oils instead of the old mineral base oils is also very helpful.

[@rosalva9976]

Been looking into this for a while before pulling the trigger, newer oils meet stricter specs and testing from my understanding. Now you run modern ATF, old school type F is what I see in older forums, I’d like to see the difference . Been looking into ND30, Very basic and simple stock, back when there were no oil filters, to keep contaminates out of the top end, sludge would settle to the pan. Anyone have any input on this It’s hard to find anything about vintage Type-F.

[@dannylinc6247]

Ford spec for type f is their power steering fluid and their special expensive trans fluid. They discontinued the designation type f. They kept it there on the shelf by leaving it in the little P/S fluid bottles. When their trans fluid was rereleased and the price went up, I looked up the spec number in a database and type f came up. Research can sometimes show neat things. Then you find more than one way to skin a cat, as they say.

[@eneeland]

Very interesting trick. I have a 2013 TDI Jetta with a tick. Those VW's are fussy about their oils. Do you think it is safe for my vehicle?

[@condeerogers5858]

I just found your channel. New sub. I have this very same problem with one of my lifters on my 96 Silverado with 200,000 miles. It happens when the truck has sat for a week or so. I will try this soon. Thank you for your information.

[@GearsAndTech]

Thanks for the sub! Hope it helps

[@DanielA23]

This does work. The reason is due to the higher detergent content in ATF vs oil. Using actual full synthetic all the time also works.

[@dannyzamudio1252]

So this is probably why amsoil is really good. Its probably mix of engine/transmission fluid.

[@GearsAndTech]

Totally possible.

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@GearsAndTech it makes sense tho

[@DanielA23]

@@dannyzamudio1252 lol no but it does clean a lot better than conventional. Also doesn't turn to sludge.

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@DanielA23 who knows

[@jeffstone7912]

Transmission fluid is a oil with lots of detergent. This would not be a bad thing to do on occasion for one oil change cycle. Marvel mystery oil will also clean sludge buildup out of your engine.

[@ragman0696]

Hot Shots Secret Stiction Eliminator I added a bottle to my 1962 Ford 170 six banger. I pulled the valve cover and the motor is IMMACULATE inside

[@adamdozier5757]

I've been saying this and doing this for years. Never had a problem with my lifters ever.

[@GearsAndTech]

It's funny how people who do it already know But there are so many know it alls that say it's gonna wreck something. Or its a scam Like I'm profiting off telling people not to spend $2000 on a Lifter swap and get a $5 bottle of ATF instead

[@barrykilts4506]

I knew it was going to be that or Marvel Mystery Oil.I usually add a qt of MMO a month before oil change,you can use it in power steering and transmission to. You extent expensive oil life by using 2 oil filters to oil change.dirty lifeless oil is what does your engine in.good lookin out

[@Agsipodtouchelp]

THANK YOU!! I use the cheap ATF transmission fluid that you suggested, check my oil and filter. My last oil change I put a quart of Lucas’s oil stabilizer and put 5 quarts of oil and that made my truck tick. When I saw your video I was a little scared at first but after I did the oil change my truck doesn’t tick anymore! I now will recommend to everyone to do this!!

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad to hear it helped

[@Agsipodtouchelp]

@@GearsAndTech man just today it now just ticking just like I did before with the transmission atf fluid with the oil. You think it can cause someone with the oil pump gasket?

[@GearsAndTech]

Keep an eye on your oil pressure when it's warm and idling. Then see what happens when you rev the throttle a little higher. Lots of things can contribute to low oil pressure. But it's possible your oil pump is failing or a number of other things that cause oil pressure related issues

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

😆🤣 transmission fluid actually only has very small amounts of detergents in it because it doesn’t NEED to clean anything inside a sealed transmissions. There are no contaminants getting in nor produced during regular operation. You obviously don’t know jack squat about oil chemistry. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kanadianbacon7733]

@870: *"Try Marvel Mystery Oil.(in fuel & oil)... You will be amazed"*

[@dannyespinoza8356]

Thank you!🙏🙏🙏

[@trealwilliams1563]

Good info!!!

[@sixoffive]

I’ve used Marvel Mystery Oil. A quart of marvel top it off with 5w30 synthetic. I usually fill the filter with 5w30 before I spin it on too.

[@jondoh5961]

actually ur not suppose to pre fill the filter... just saying...

[@GearsAndTech]

I haven't seen anything about not filling the filter first. Whenever possible you should prefill it Sometimes you can't because of how it goes on. But it's easier to get the right oil level that way

[@jondoh5961]

@@GearsAndTech i watch some mechanic dude who does repair vids and people comment all the time about him not pre filling the filter and he says lots of service manuals say do not pre fill because of possible contamination...just going by what he says...whatever u prefer to do i guess..

[@jondoh5961]

im going to try this tranny oil trick on one of our high miler trucks, its got a bad ticking noise ..see if it works..worth a try.

[@sixoffive]

I’ve heard both. If the oil you pour into the filter has small solid foreign contaminate and oil pump picks it up that would be bad. I tend to subscribe to priming the pump, fill the filter and that’s less time the engine is running with out oil pressure. It’s easier to replace it every other oil change.

[@davidcollis4758]

I keep oil and oil filters in stock in my garage because I have several vehicles. That way if you get the wrong filter you don't have to reuse your old filter. You didn't show it in your video but you should also try to prime your oil filter so when the engine starts you will have immediate oil pressure. Please don't use Fram filters. They are very low quality. It doesn't cost that much more to upgrade to a better filter. I have been using ATF to clean engines and lifters for more than 30 years. Thanks and take care.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

Fram= top of the line oil filters are rated up there with best! It's their most expensive and we'll made.

[@ConstitutionMattersMost]

A youtuber has opened oil filters and compared the build quality. Fram was in last place for internal build quality!

[@jeffcibulka4186]

Good tip

[@stephanripianzi4004]

Thanks gonna try on a 2016 wrangler v 6

[@user-xy4hn9fk8l]

Do you mix transmission fluid with new oil or let transmission fluid flow thru while oil change. saw you pour transmission fluid then tighten the oil plug back confused

[@GearsAndTech]

I was emphasizing that the plug should be in already. If you watch from the beginning you would see that the plug was already in before I added the Tranny fluid You want it in there while you drive the truck so it can do its magic

[@WalterPidgeonsForge]

This is very effective at keeping the various Displacement on Demand (GM) systems working well.. Also…particularly Chrysler products.. with MDS.. but also with any engine with variable valve timing that is dependent on oil pressure.. But be careful with very high revving engines.. the Esther compounds in ATF have a lower film strength .. consider a ratio around half a quart per 4 quarts of total capacity. Was an R&D tech for a Lubricant Co.

[@Never.Just.Whatever]

Do you run a full quart of atf for the whole oil change life, or just 500 miles? Think this is safe on a 2015 5.3?

[@GearsAndTech]

I run it the entire time

[@ls4.8frank]

Wrong!!! This has nothing to do with lifters in any engine with AFM/DOD/MDS. The main issue with those specific designs is the lifters themselves being spring loaded, not a lubrication issue ultimately. They can and will go bad even if your engine is clean and you meticulously change your oil with good quality oil and at proper intervals.

[@GearsAndTech]

Sorry buddy, this has worked to fix problems on those vehicles. You have no idea

[@ls4.8frank]

@@GearsAndTech actually I do have a very good idea and I do know what I am talking about. Thanks for assuming I do not just because you want to be right.

[@jameswag8473]

Great video

[@djkrikkett1]

i will be doing this i just replaced the lifters on a 2007 envoy it has a tick now but it runs great

[@fernando5648]

Sea foam works great too . Read the directions ! Add to oil and run for a few minutes, then drain and add new oil !

[@Firebird400]

Yeah I do that to from time to time .

[@EGGINFOOLS]

The directions actually say drive for 100 to 300 miles.

[@treyvonsmith9147]

I tried this. It really works. I think mostly if you catch the ticking at the beginning you have a stronger chance at getting the ticking out with the ATF flush. I have an 5.3 Z71 Tahoe. Thanks

[@brandont620]

You are very correct but you might be surprised even if you don't catch it in the beginning, in my 36 years experiance as a mechanic I have been do this for 30 of them, it's a old school trick to try and yes it does work 80% of the time, tip, if you notice improvement but not fully make a second attempt.

[@rehab4everybody]

@@brandont620 Does it also work on european cars like jaguars and so on? So on every engine? And would you change it at the next change and drive it afterwards without the ATF? Or just ride it like that for the rest of its life...?

[@GearsAndTech]

It really is fine in any internal combustion engine. I would avoid using it in a 2 stroke or a rotary. But otherwise go for it

[@leemilbert7887]

What atf did you use

[@treyvonsmith9147]

@@leemilbert7887 regular ATF

[@terrythomas7768]

Hi have done that all the time 👍💯👏👏👏

[@stanthurman9008]

Thank you from east Texas . I’ve got that problem

[@GearsAndTech]

Did it work?

[@garymcmullin2292]

I learned that trans fluid is a good cleaner for lifters back in the early 1970's, I've added a quart to any engine when I thought they needed a clean up. It also helps condition seals.

[@gaylandbarney2231]

is marvel mystery oil just trans fluid....it sure looks like

[@garymcmullin2292]

@@gaylandbarney2231 I have read that MMO is a proprietary formula, not just a transmission fluid. It smells and feels very unique...some combination of solvents I suppose. I have relied on it many times too. And I have used Liquid Wrench in the older pushrod motors when lifters got to sticking...works wonders.

[@gaylandbarney2231]

@@garymcmullin2292 thanks

[@ronprice1819]

@@garymcmullin2292 made me recall how pb blaster makes a transmission fix additive haha.

[@shawnp8076]

Any suggestions for a lifter knocking noise additive for a 2006 ford f250 6.0 diesel?

[@rayhuggart5214]

This works but make sure you use older atf without friction modifiers. They are abrasive.

[@sar9907]

Would you suggest a brand with no friction modifiers? Thanks.

[@rayhuggart5214]

I can't remember but any thing that was for a c4 or c6 or turbo 350 or 400 was good with no friction modifiers

[@randymack2222]

I have done this for 30 years. I add 1/2 quart ATF/ DEXRON, 100 miles before each oil change only. I use it as a prechange flush/cleaner.

[@jjcc5338]

Absolutely. Dexron III Is what I've used for years. Trans fluid is a super detergent

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

😆🤣 transmission fluid actually only has very small amounts of detergents in it because it doesn’t NEED to clean anything inside a sealed transmissions. There are no contaminants getting in nor produced during regular operation. You obviously don’t know jack squat about oil chemistry. 🤦🏻‍♂️