How to diagnose and find that Duramax Tick noise

[@jarotex]

Josh you're the man! Lots of DMax KZbinrs out there but their channels are mostly about trying to entertain us with their day-to-day lives and pumping their merch. You create the perfect mix of entertainment, merchandise and REAL information and education about our trucks. I enjoy watching you work on your truck, showing us the do's and the dont's and the mistakes that you've made as well. I follow a handful of guys but you are #1 on my list buddy! 👍

[@jarotex]

By mistakes of course I mean the pitfalls and situations we can run into, and those things that you wish you had done differently sometimes. You keep it real world. Most of these guys on KZbin don't even work on their own trucks and when they do they edit everything out to be nice and smooth which is not reality in most cases. You rock brotha! Oh... also trying to keep the wife comments to a minimum so as not to be creepy Lol. But, WOW.... 😁

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks a ton! I definitely post normal day to day videos and take about my decals but I definitely keep most videos informative thanks again for the feedback 👍

[@Wretched2JZ]

Yup good point! Anyone know how to contact Josh though? From what I see he doesn’t have an Instagram anymore. And I’ve left several comments 😬. None the less keep up the good work!

[@Parker565]

GM has a service bulletin out on this it’s commonly known as a “type writer tick” here’s a little tid-bit explaining that the noise is resonated from the crank journal bearings. Although injector ticking is an issue the issue you’re hearing is from your oiling system and engine vibrations/harmonics. “This noise is caused by the relationship of the engine cylinder block, crankshaft journals, bearing inserts and the oil film. This relationship may allow a vibration that resonates through the cylinder block and is heard as a metallic ticking noise. The noise could be described as an irregular ticking or clacking sound, like random typing on a mechanical typewriter. This condition has been present in diesel engines produced for the last 20 or more years. The overall noise reduction in engines produced today makes this noise seem new when, in fact, it was masked by other noises in the past. Many manufacturers such as Isuzu, Hino, Mitsubishi, and Nissan report a similar condition in their diesel engines. Testing and engine teardowns with this condition reveal no condition that would affect reliability or durability of this engine.”

[@zacknelson8918]

And certain brands of oil will make the tick louder and smow make is quiter, and it most of the time comes from the passenger side, according to dmax forms , just live with it

[@codybrackett812]

Add Lucas stabilizer.

[@michaeldankert1962]

Didn't see your post before I posted mine, but you are spot on.

[@kevlabauve]

Isn’t the typewriter tick erratic and not constant?

[@2015CTD]

Only 224 left guys and girls this man deserves 50k subscribers his content is one of the best on KZbin for duramax info 🤙

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks brother 👍

[@jarotex]

I agree!!!

[@dalejr3445]

Not

[@2015CTD]

Not why you say not obviously something is good since you are here posting on something over a year old 😆

[@Miniaturehorseexpress]

Everyone evidently wants to take advanced diesel injection diagnostic advise, Not from Bosch or a GM tsb, but from a guy in a un-finished home garage with a handheld AutoZone code reader 🤔 Seems legit

[@richardlemke4240]

Mine developed the typing tick after my last oil change, so I went on my diesel truck forum and posed the question lots of answers but the one that was most common was "do nothing after about a thousand miles it will go away or quiet enough that you can't hear it". and that was the best advice because it came out to be true after about a thousand miles I didn't hear it anymore. So with my lastest oil change, its back, I guess I'll be annoyed for another thousand miles...

[@ipotch1]

Ive got an LBZ with the type writer tick. When I first got the truck I was running Rotella in it and the tick would stick around for about 1,500 miles after an oil change. I switched to amsoil 15W-40 Marine and Heavy Duty Diesel Oil. I rarely get the type writer tick anymore after oil changes and my amsoil dealer was explaining to me the Marine oil is cheaper and has better engine benefits because it doesn't have to comply with all road laws. Don't quote me on that, its what my amsoil dealer was trying to explain to me and it made since to me so I listened to him. Do your own research.

[@sox7191]

Josh, Im a big follower of your videos and I recalled this video from a few years back. I stumbled on a video from @CruisinWithKevin where he had the typewriter issue but solved it with Mobile oil. Context, Ive tried every expensive oil out there and even purchases a set of spare heads to rebuild at my leisure. I tried this out today, and after YEARS of going nuts… it unbelievably worked. Ive even tried Mobil Delvac 1 which is pricey but without luck. I drove 30 min on Mobile Turbo Diesel Truck oil today and it literally halved the typewriter noise. Crazy

[@quinncoppernoll5511]

This is pretty helpful and a huge relief, my lmm has recently started to tick but it was after I changed the oil today. It makes sense that that it is the oil and that there could be some air in that synthetic oil making that tick. The tick goes away in my truck after it has warmed up. Thanks again for the info definitely helped a lot

[@wadewoodruff4646]

Same with my lly

[@jodell2023]

I read that a lot of people fixed the ticking by switching their oil. Some switched to conventional to fix some switch to synthetic to fix. Just a thought

[@stephenrockwell5282]

I use hotshots and I absolutely love it and definitely helps cleans injectors

[@clintbrock8052]

I got the tick immediately after switching to Amsoil. If you use it, don't expect your noise go away. I used Delo before and didn't have any noises ever. I'm going dump it and try Schaeffer's synshield. I know a guy who had this issue with a few Fords. Schaeffer's immediately stopped the ticking on both trucks. If that doesn't work, it's back to the big box of Delo at Costco.

[@olegb4833]

I’ve been using delvac. Switched to delo and started hearing this tick. Not all the time tho. Wtf

[@vitaliy3797]

Just switched to Amzoil and it started to ticking dang

[@randolphwolf4673]

Love watching the videos this is the first Duramax I've owned, 05 lly crew cab clean no rust under 300k miles and I'm trying to do a full build and you've helped with alot of at home mechanics and just re newing and refreshing of my truck 🤟🏼

[@shannonmcdaniel5477]

It’s me agin Shannon the one swapping the lml. Well just put it all back together yesterday and driving about 200 miles today for work. Low and behold I got that exact sound now and I was thinking crap I just put this engine in. Well the little unplugging truck just confirmed I have a bad injector. Much better than a whole other engine. I was so pissed when I heard the noise today. I’m going to snag one of the old injectors off the old engine and replace the one that quit tapping when Unhooked.

[@TruckMaster]

That sucks but your right at least it’s not the motor

[@romarazumovsky9002]

A good scanner can shut down the injector instead of manually unplugging them

[@pianoman4318]

That noise bothered me with my lbz and then I read that same bulletin. However I did start running amsoil synthetic and now I don’t notice it near as much. Great video!

[@TruckMaster]

Good info I need to hear this 👍

[@michaeldankert1962]

Just FYI, all Duramax 6.6 engines have a tick or "typewriter" ticking noise. It comes from the crank journals, usually at lower to mid rpm. There are GM service bulletins that explain this. Changing oil brand and or viscosity can quiet this some, which may be what you are experiencing with the Hot Shots oil treatment. There is no "FIX" for the Duramax tick.

[@johnduggan9292]

Nailed it. Oil is huge. I have had 2 duramaxs one lb7 and an lbz both click… harmless. The less u listen to the clicks the better. I have put 200000 miles on both trucks. When they stop fixem otherwise drive em. 😅

[@LP59GoldTop]

Quick tip from an Old Wrench for finding exhaust leaks: !!REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST. USE YOUR BURN RESISTANT SHOP GLOVES!! Wet down several shop towels that have been rolled together and grab them with long nose or vise grip pliers. With the engine running, carefully press the wet towels against the area of the exhaust manifold or pipes that you think may be leaking. If your suspect area IS leaking, the towels will quiet it down until you pull them away. BE CAREFUL. This is a trick I used to find exhaust leaks, and yes, I burned hands and arms while doing it. If this manner of diagnosis is beyond your comfort zone then don't do it. Skin melts fast!

[@TruckMaster]

Nice tip

[@johnmarks3722]

I use Schaffer’s oil now couldn’t afford amsoil anymore plus what sold me on Schaeffers oil, was the KZbin videos on engine tear downs. Motors with a million miles on them and all they use is Schaeffer s I use TOTAL POWER additive in my truck every fill up and POLAR POWER for extreme cold. They both come in a quart bottles and treat 250 gallons.

[@TruckMaster]

It’s great you use those additives every fill up

[@larryrichins7887]

Since I bought my Duramax LBZ I've been using Schaeffer's oil also the stiction additive and no problems!

[@carsonpete]

Thanks for the info mine just started doing it and after these checks it’s a big relief knowing a lot of duramaxs do the type

[@lancewilliams3396]

I bought my LLY in 2010 with 73 thousand miles. I started using at purchase the Amsoil 15/40 full synthetic and every other fill up a small bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil in my fuel. Never had a tick. Knock on wood. LOL.

[@chevydmax1000]

Truck Master you do a great job with your channel. Love your content. FYI I have been using Hot Shot Secret (EDT, Everyday Diesel Treatment) for about a year now and love it. I have a 2016 Silverado 3500HD with a LML and Regeneration Cycles have been reduced by 60%. Also MPG has increased by about .5 to 1 mpg. If you are starting out using it now you should first use their Diesel Extreme first then once you have run that then start using their EDT formula.......I have a lot of confidence in their products!

[@606FabGarage]

Ive cleared injector codes with well-worth pro clean and it works very well!

[@bruno8241]

My '05 LLY i bought in '15 sounded like someone hitting the firewall by #8 with a hammer!lol Started using Rotella T6 5w40 and also had a Pcv Reroute when i bought it, hooked it back up stock and tick went away. It also had an egr blocker plate last summer when i took the cooler off and intake pipe the Y Bridge was spotless no buildup from pcv mist after 3 years hooked up. And no more annoying vapor trail at night behind me..lol

[@tylernye2]

My Cummins had an annoying tick and I was using rotella t-6 switched to amsoil 5w 40 and it’s a lot more quiet. I also used amsoil engine flush before switching to amsoil.

[@mikestrucks]

07_ Mega cab my Cummins makes the same noise when cold.... lots of 6.7 have the noise as well.

[@awfishing6179]

Love hotshots you should run the diesel extreme for one or two tanks to super clean everything then run the every day treatment after that

[@waynehowkins]

You said it started ticking perhaps because of the oil change. Did you try Rotella again? You said it didn't tick on Rotella

[@ng-ht1vx]

Dad's LB7 does this when it gets cold outside with 15w40 oil. I switched to CAT 0W40 oil, and the ticking hasn't been back since.

[@Dryhalf08]

And I’ve been driving myself nuts because I got my head gaskets done and they used a different oil. Guess that made the ticking louder so my heads have been off three times now thinking it was a loose rocker. Just changed my oil back to the royal purple I always use we’ll see if it goes away now

[@mikezach6285]

Did the tick go away after changeing oil back to original brand ?

[@waynehowkins]

Try Enerburn. It's a fuel additive. 1 OZ for every 75 liters of fuel. It really works for eliminating any carbon deposits by making the fuel burn complete. It is formulated for engines with EGR systems, but having no carbon coming out of the valves reduces carbon knock. I've tested this for hundreds of thousands of miles. It really works. I've never had to force a burn.

[@Condor1970]

They say in their TSB it's oil cavitation/flashing, and is not detrimental to the engine. My Mustang 5.0L Coyote engine has that typewriter tick as well.

[@jessec1012]

Condor1970 that’s because it’s a ford lol

[@davidschmidt449]

You should try arch oil friction modifier. They also have great fuel additives. My brother is saving 40L per day on him semi truck by using the fuel additives. I use the arch oil in my 6.0 ford and it give me 3-4 mpg plus runs much better.

[@TruckMaster]

That’s great info

[@robertelee6712]

Archoil is a miracle additive. I would recommend it to anyone with a duramax. It truly works wonders.

[@henryharrison3988]

My LBZ always has a typewriter tick after an oil change for the first 1,000 miles. I've been using Rotella.

[@richardlemke4240]

And honestly you have to figure out what oil works best for you, they're guys that say they use rotella developed the tick, went back to Valvoline and it went away. It seems that Duramax are so temperamental and have such a unique personality we have to figure out what's best for our trucks.

[@ipotch1]

I had the same issue in my LBZ, the tick sucks when your at a stop light and your trucks making that horrible noise. I switched to Amsoil and I rarely ever get the type writer tick anymore. If I do get the tick, it only last for 30 miles or less, usually after the first drive.

[@agger838]

L5ps are much worse

[@jakekahle1206]

Had the ticking in my 06 Duramax. It started after I filled up with diesel. Added Howes fuel treatment and it cleared up. Happens more in the winter with the winter blended fuel. My truck is deleted and it seems it's very picky with fuel.

[@CLOUDX9V20]

Mine does typewriter tick with t6. But I know that oil is tried and true. It's just an annoyance its not hurting anything and it's totally random. Still good info and good.vid

[@CLOUDX9V20]

Your sound is different than what I'm talking about though. My engine is still new tho. These things are just loud chaos anyways lol

[@samkramer4223]

I heard schaffers is good a lot lately. I use delvac one because it's cheap. 35$ oil changes

[@griffinpierce7691]

Thats what came in them factory im pretty sure

[@kyleparker40]

I use Schaeffers 5w40, it's 100% petroleum synthetic, with hot shots fr3, with the cat 1r 1807 oil filter, Schaeffers is the best oil you can get.

[@johnb2140]

kyle parker I totally agree with you!

[@clintbrock8052]

I just heard this like a month ago. Planning on switching soon. You have the tick? I'm hoping for no more ticking

[@kyleparker40]

Nope no tick

[@johnb2140]

kyle parker no tick here, I've run Shaeffers exclusively, after 20k mi. with Dyno oil for break-in purposes. I actually seen a drop in engine temp when I started running it. Less friction= less heat

[@heberclementiii6788]

Good info thanks as always. Also I’m sure you know but when you you get ready to change your Fass filters they have new style ones which are short and more efficient. Installing mine next week..

[@TruckMaster]

I didn’t know that!

[@heberclementiii6788]

Also not sure if you have a gauge on your Fass but if you have not replaced the regulator on the return in your Fass I can almost Guarantee that it fluctuates there is a new updated regulator and spring that they will send you for free . After replacing with the new one it is solid. Before it would bounce 2-4 psi .I have an email contact if you need it.

[@chevydmax1000]

Truck Master by the way I bought one of your Duramax Life t-shirts and absolutely love it! Love the design!

[@keithfrisell4271]

Your the man ! I look forward to those videos ! That will help a lot of people. Have a great weekend.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks you to

[@tallen1596]

My noise just started a 400 mile trip. It increases with acceleration. No power loss. I have an airdog but still have the engine fuel filter, which has a small diesel leak. Not sure if it's that or a exhaust manifold leak. Injectors are new only 10k on them.

[@JoelG7.3]

I have an LMM duramax and I changed the oil, I went from 5w40 to a 15w40 and it started ticking. What’s your thoughts? Also so thankful you made this video 👍🏼

[@ApachesOffroad]

You figured out?? I have same truck 15 and same noise

[@JoelG7.3]

@@ApachesOffroad I think it went away or I just got used to it lol

[@LBZDIRTYYMAX]

@@JoelG7.3was your noise a consistent tick like the one in this video? Love your videos!

[@Ismm1337]

Ive noticed it does it for the first 500 miles after a oil change. Then goes away .. Like clock work everytime after a oil change

[@TERMINATORZ7]

@truckmaster I have the typewriter noise on my truck but it actually went away for a while but after I changed the oil and got new tunes it started doing it again when I first bought I started using Mobile 1 delvac and that made it go away anyways keep up the good work been following you for while now ✌️

[@chev2500hd1]

that's what I was thinking he had is that "typewriter" noise (my lmm) has that, but I only hear mine off the driver bank by the filter

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@johnbusby9281]

I use Amsoil 15/40 max duty oil in my 2017 L5P and it still has the tick I don't see any problems I have 120000 miles on it now

[@ronfrance4041]

John Busby hoooolyyyy, 60,000 miles a year

[@bigwigs88]

@@ronfrance4041 That man is doing ALL the hauling!

[@jamesyounger8741]

Hotshots is the bomb ass additive. for the first dose use the extreme in a tankfull then switch to the EDT. Also using the stiction eliminator in motor oil and transmission. quieted both down and makes the motor quieter I've noticed.

[@rodneydewalt281]

Or which one I should buy or would I have a need for both. I was thinking of buying the cts2 until I saw this video. Thanks

[@skproductions59]

What exactly was causing your ticking sound? I’m having the exact same sound on my drivers side and it’s been very frustrating.

[@LBZDIRTYYMAX]

I have the same issue on my passenger side, did you figure it out?

[@jrb982]

Great video, very informative! But that quiet looping piano music in the background -- I kept thinking there was an ice cream truck coming down my street

[@philippselectri]

My tick came after my oil change too. Huh...wonder what caused it. I add oil stabilizer and it goes away for a bit...but does come back. I blow more black smoke now too.

[@rodenranch6291]

I have an 07 lbz and an 18 l5p, both of them do it. Bought both of them brand new and both ticked from the dealership. If you get under the truck it sounds like its coming from the flywheel. Ive taken the lbz to the dealership when it was new and they acted dumb, like they couldnt hear it. It hasnt caused any problems in either truck though.

[@unclebubbaknowseverything9143]

Hey Boss. I have an 04 LLY with a new long block, all new injectors, new turbo, and no codes. Running 15w40 synthetic. Truck is getting horrible fuel economy and has the ticking sound only under a load or driving around 75mph... Taking it to the shop tomorrow morning. What should I look out for? Love your channel!! Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi!!! 🇺🇸

[@unclebubbaknowseverything9143]

Only have around 10k miles on new engine.. . Thanks again....

[@martinezjason5382]

Thanks for all the advice 🙏 God bless you brotha

[@oliverknapp3104]

I used amsoil in my lmm before it got totalled and hate to break it to you but it didn't get rid of the tick on mine. But otherwise its fantastic oil

[@dskize1]

Can you explain how to get to that section in the scan tool? I have read the manual and searched online, but cannot find any information on how to perform this.

[@GarrettRC5thscaler]

GM released a bulletin on that stating that it is a result of the Duramax's natural acoustical occurrences within the engines manufacturing tolerances and design of the engine block... something to that effect...I interpreted it to mean that it's supposed to sound like that! lololololol 🤣

[@TruckMaster]

That is correct 👍 lol

[@JZX834L]

Do you have to pay for subscription renewal with this scan tool? I was looking into the launch x-431 pro, but you have to pay to renew for various functions after a while, which seems ridiculous to me.

[@bigdog24281]

My truck is making this same noise but thanks for the clarification

[@TruckMaster]

No problem

[@OminousRooster]

Thanks for the explanation. I don’t have quite the tick going but interesting to hear some explication for the noise. Running Rotella T-6 and sometimes put in the fuel Diesel Clean.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@paulbaluch439]

Thanks for all your input highly appreciate it

[@scottmeek2978]

Hi I have a brand new 2022 HD AT4 with excessive ticking this is a good topic to talk about . This would be a good topic to go over with the community mine just got the transmission pulled to check on the fly will be installed a new fly wheel and torque converter mind you my truck at 6000 miles on it they have the GM rep coming out next week?. That's not only thing that's going on with it at deceleration coming to a stop sign it sounds like the taking is turned into a loud knock like an injector or something is about ready to hand grenade I don't know what's going on really disappointing. Let me know if you have any ideals. Thank you for your time and a great videos

[@zackk695]

Off subject! Oil pressure goes to nothing on gauge and goes up with rpm’s. Changed sensor. Cold oil pressure is good and gets worse with hotter oil. What do I need to change or do. I love the Duramax but I hate how close the gauge gets to the red. They need to change this

[@TruckMaster]

I could be completely wrong it’s tough to say but do some research on symptoms of a faulty oil pump. That might be your problem. But it’s hard to know until someone looks at your truck in person.

[@latunguley]

So seeing how my 2005 lly is #7 Positive 15!!!??? Then #7 is Fudged Up when the other 7 are within plus or minus 3?

[@diesel_0669]

You right on the oil it changed it it did on my brother truck

[@keithqueen352]

I'm not sure guys so please correct me if I'm wrong but, I think stiction is only a problem for engines like the 6.0 and earlier powerstroke that used high pressure oil to fire the injectors.

[@MrTundra2008]

If i could find the one person that gave this video a thumbs down I'd punch them in the face......! Geat work you should have way more subs

[@Eddiedabikestar]

Thanks for your KZbin videos made me realize how 6.0 are 30 times more liable than the duramax

[@Faithledliving]

Typewriter lol kind of aging yourself if you know that sound thanks for the vid and all the information

[@yz450fyamaha1]

This is a really good channel

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@Crad_502]

Hey @truck master would a bad or weak FPR throw off your injector balance rates, so when you have the light surge at idle??

[@JWMontoya]

Great video as always 🔥🔥🔥

[@egertonridout4102]

I know that your truck is ja diesel. I have a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 liter engine and it ticks also. Not sure if it would help on your truck is that I used Lucas upper cylinder fuel injection cleaner and it quite my ticking down a lot. Sometimes I don't even hear it. You may want to give the Lucas a try! I believe on the bottle it says that it can be used for deisel and gas vehicles. Good luck

[@michaellevenduski7263]

Morning bud, I know I'm off topic ,wasn't sure how to message you. But I just got myself a super clean lmm. 2008. With stock height, what wheel tire set up can I run,and look good. Nothing to crazy on offset,but I want some offset. Without rubbing.

[@stevewaclo167]

I noticed a cooling jacket on your fuel filter. DIY or OEM? Nothing on my LB7.

[@stevecurtis6393]

I was sure I had a bad injector or lifter on the driver side but today I found out it was coming from my a/c compressor. Turn it all the way off. Check it out I can't be the only one.

[@leifsutherland3475]

I have an lml, had number 8 injector with bad rates. Got it replaced as I was to busy to it myself. So now when the truck warms up that injector knocks? Did I get ripped off. Balance rates are not that good either. Over 8 warmed up on number 8 in drive. Help

[@marshie1337]

we're so close on 50k. on the ticking, i've noticed it ticks when i change oil (rotella t5 full synthetic 15w-40) but once the oil starts breaking in, the tick disappears. 2 other friends alsohave 15' LMLs, same story. can confirm the 2016 powerstroke does too. i've been told new diesels run much quieter which is why people notice it now. who knows,engine vitals stay mint

[@rickrangel9329]

What about a chirping sound sounds stupid but thats the only way I could describe it , coming from the back or bottom of the motor and it comes and goes not always there completely stock?

[@TruckMaster]

Exhaust manifold leak or upipe 👍

[@bptraveler6608]

Once again, great info. Will the Edge CTS2 Monitor give you the same injector readings? I'll be looking forward to your opinion on the Amsoil and a good fuel treatment. But if you do the Amsoil and the fuel treatment at the same time how will you know which one fixed the ticking?

[@heliwrecker8649]

Often your ticks or valve noise will go away running conventional oil. More likely to have a tick with synthetic, as its typically thinner dispite weight ratings.

[@28haller]

You are so helpful thanks for all the duramax videos and thanks for keeping my lb7 happy!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks!

[@Mikefngarage]

FORD OWNERS 6.7... if you have the typewriter tick. could be collapsed lifter. Not so good news. hard to May require cylinder head removal to change them. They have a service bulletin out there for this issue. My buddy IGNOREED as some people say....Broke all the rocker arms on one bank. Not good. OR just do like me buy a DURAMAX and off with the ford.

[@GETaYOTA]

Been watching your vids for a minute now, suppose I could finally subscribe 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks 😂

[@hr0521]

Very very good info.. keep it coming... i got more engine noise after lift pump

[@TruckMaster]

That’s very interested look into Deleting the factory fuel housing

[@hr0521]

Truck Master I've been thinking about it... might go through with it

[@711slimshawny]

Just fyi gm quit making the blue upper engine/ injector cleaner. Talked to my parts guy and it's all gone. So sad.

[@krism3879]

Right fukcing bullhsit

[@mattsumter905]

I have a problem with my 2007.5 3500hd lmm duramax it through the code P160C it says that that code is the glow plug and injectors injection pressure and im not sure if it means feul pump or problem with the ecm

[@jeffreybauguess9303]

Amsoil products are also great!

[@ronmower3694]

They r 1 of imo they are best.

[@chaseheirigs952]

Will this scanner program Injector iqa codes?

[@mikeb4882]

Hey Josh. The timing of this video couldn't be better. My 08 GMC Sierra 3500HD Duramax Dually just started ticking today. I did an oil change 3 days ago. I added the hot shot's secret stiction eliminator the full 64oz bottle in place of 2 quarts of oil then added to the tank hot shot's secret diesel extreme and everyday diesel treatment. I wonder if all this additives I did contributed to the ticking. Meaning is the oil viscosity not thick enough now. Great videos as always. Thank you.

[@chev2500hd1]

my 08 lmm has the tick after every oil change until I put about 500 miles on it and it goes away completely and I run Valvoline super blue 5w-40 with OEM filter

[@TruckMaster]

Good point that very well could be it but give it a few hundred miles it might go away

[@mikeb4882]

Thank you.

[@omerta8966]

With a good quality oil duramax don’t need any kind of oil additive, the stiction eliminator is primarily for 6.0 power strokes given that they are a split shot HEUI fuel system. Meaning that they use high pressure oil to pressurize the injectors. In this case the hot shot secret stiction eliminator is of good use. A duramax is a common rail injection system, totally different ball game. Fuel treatments can be useful however their are a lot of them that do nothing at all. Check out opti lube XPD. That’s what I use in house on customers vehicles as well as my own. Hope this helps.

[@mikeb4882]

Thank you for the Intel. I appreciate it

[@nathangabriel8056]

Just starting my build and need some advice. should I get one of those Launch CRP429's or is it better to have an Edge Products 84130 Insight Monitor? Also, can any of these do the EGR delete code for me? Love the channel!!

[@kingbolen_official]

only clear engine code ?

[@johnlourenco5657]

Can you make a video with your scanner how to get to that screen on the obd scanner to check the balance rates

[@chachifeere]

its got to be ticking for a reasonIf you have a starting problem after it’s the flex plate where the trans and motor meet. Same this with my HD gasser. Fixed the problem not runs so quite sounds like electric truck, or the lifters

[@gearheartscott]

My problem is 2015 3500 had engine light on for injector #4 witch was +5 so I changed it ,light went away now have knock or tick . Checked rates now reading -6 with new oem injector. When I rev engine it goes away. Did the code change. I heard that doing a balance test will make it go away . Any ideas?

[@bear_strength6430]

I had that same ticking noise all it was, was the injector barely loose and It was misfiring out of it pulled the injector out clean it put new copper washer and O-ring put it back in solving the problems if you look around the injector and see black that’s the signs of it misfiring out of it

[@brianyetzke5970]

Awesome video Josh ! Thank you...

[@briangodby8326]

I seen the video where you washed the truck and the rust finely broke through..On Facebook's marketplace there's a few people that sale rust free parts.the box is only thing that is super pricy.. I'm buying one from a person in Owasso the rockers are not to bad to replace. You could do yours. Just saying

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks for the info

[@keithfrisell4271]

Any idea on rusty rocker panels ? Have a great night.

[@TruckMaster]

I’m fixing them myself

[@keithfrisell4271]

Awesome!!!

[@rodneydewalt281]

What u recommend this code reader in your video or CTS 2. I have a LBZ. Thanks

[@TruckMaster]

Yes it’s a great unit

[@brandonj246]

Thank you! You’re a life saver

[@renniemaharaj5429]

Hey did d ticking noise stop after useing Amsoil engine oil?