knightjp
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- Joined
- Aug 9, 2014
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Ram Year
- 2014
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
Glad it wasn't the lifters. I would suggest using Redline 5W30 just to avoid any issues down the road. However if you still have the warranty, maybe check with the dealer and ask them to use Mopar 5W30 for all the oil changes if they can. That way it protects your engine and you're not going to have any nasty surprises down the line after the warranty runs out. Who knows, maybe they are already using Mopar 5W30.Small update. Apparently the dealer didn't check very well. Got good advice from member Knightjp re the two sources of tick. Put a long rod on the vavle covers and manifold just after start up. The noise is not coming from the lifters. I am almost positive it is from the manifold, either warped or broken stud(s). Have ordered one of those cheap auto stethescopes since I can't find my old one. Will isolated to location. What got me thinking is it is taking longer for the clack to go away and was starting to sound more like exhaust leak. Amazing how close the initial warped manifiold and lifter thacka thacka sounds a like.
The dealer over here in Dubai alternates in between Mopar 5W30 and 5W20; whichever they have plenty of stock at the time. They will make sure to use 5W30 in the engine as long as it comes to them for service and is under warranty.