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GONIF · 06-18-2015, 12:41 PM

I must be lucky ,I use 8 quarts od Mobil 1 euro formula 0-40 with a Mobil 1 M1-113 filter and no ticking so far. I get the 5 quart jugs at Walmart for $28.95 .

1sick_eg · 06-18-2015, 12:47 PM

No ticking here....oh wait

GONIF · 06-18-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sick_eg

No ticking here....oh wait

You car pulled Big Numbers , that has be a real hoot to drive .

What specs on the cam ?

Bo White · 06-18-2015, 01:55 PM

Yes. I could hear it inside the car.

cj04 · 06-18-2015, 02:27 PM

Sounds like a type writer, especially when driving along a wall, like in a drive through. Drives me crazy, I'll have to try this.

GONIF · 06-18-2015, 03:21 PM

I always let mine drain for 20 min with the filter off on the lift ,fill it with 8 quarts and check it after start up . It is always exactly at the full mark . don't understand how being exactly full would make it tick .Maybe it is an aftermarket cam thing .

Bo White · 06-18-2015, 03:55 PM

Mine was stock when I started running 7 and the filter full.

Bo White · 06-18-2015, 03:56 PM

Like I said not sure if its true or not but it works lol.

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Update.
I was going to give it enough time to be sure not to be premature on the outcome. It was time to change my oil and read were a lot of people were running anywhere from 1/2 to 1 quart low on oil to remedy lifter tick. The theory behind it is there is so much oil in the pan that the crank paddles the oil just enough to airate the oil and the air accumulates in the lifters and makes them tick. I figured since I was changing oil anyway I figured it was a free try lol. I prefilled the filter as always and put 7 quarts in the pan( a little over 1/2 quart low) and have been running it like that for 5000 miles. The lifter hasn't made a peep since. Is there something to it? Yes. Is the theory true? Not sure but it sounds reasonable.
Hope this helps others as it has seemed to help me.

My 5th · 06-18-2015, 04:07 PM

Is there a windage tray for the stock oil pan that would prevent the aeration? Air in the oil affects more than lifters...it's not good for bearings, journals and pistons either.

Bo White · 06-18-2015, 06:16 PM

Yes

Wolf15 · 02-18-2022, 10:46 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but wouldn't taking oil away to reduce lifter noise cause other issues? I thought the LS3 oil delivery system calls for 8 quarts for optimum performance at high rpm so it stays lubricated and helps keep the engine cool (to some degree) all throughout the rpm range, would taking away 1/2 to 1 quart hinder that some?

Bo White · 02-20-2022, 01:22 PM

Mainly the oil capacity is for the longer durations between oil changes. Today's synthetics and the amounts today's engines hold is why they can go over 10k miles between changes. High rpm oiling not so much.
It would startle you to know how much oil the crate engine class races run in their stuff lol

06-18-2015, 12:41 PM	#43
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I must be lucky ,I use 8 quarts od Mobil 1 euro formula 0-40 with a Mobil 1 M1-113 filter and no ticking so far. I get the 5 quart jugs at Walmart for $28.95 . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-18-2015, 12:47 PM	#44
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	No ticking here....oh wait __________________ 14' Camaro 1LE - Now self-tuned FRH ported heads, Cam Motion LL solid roller, Jesel rockers, Morel lifters, Kooks headers, Corsa exhaust, ADM intake, Stock compression/bore/stroke 551whp 504wtq

06-18-2015, 01:55 PM	#46
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Yes. I could hear it inside the car. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

06-18-2015, 03:21 PM	#48
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I always let mine drain for 20 min with the filter off on the lift ,fill it with 8 quarts and check it after start up . It is always exactly at the full mark . don't understand how being exactly full would make it tick .Maybe it is an aftermarket cam thing . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-18-2015, 03:55 PM	#49
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Mine was stock when I started running 7 and the filter full. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

06-18-2015, 02:27 PM	#47
cj04 Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States Posts: 310 View My Garage	Sounds like a type writer, especially when driving along a wall, like in a drive through. Drives me crazy, I'll have to try this.

06-18-2015, 04:07 PM	#51
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Is there a windage tray for the stock oil pan that would prevent the aeration? Air in the oil affects more than lifters...it's not good for bearings, journals and pistons either. __________________ Meh

06-18-2015, 06:16 PM	#52
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Yes __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-18-2022, 10:46 AM	#53
Wolf15 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 (Stock) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Indiana Posts: 2	Sorry to bump an old thread, but wouldn't taking oil away to reduce lifter noise cause other issues? I thought the LS3 oil delivery system calls for 8 quarts for optimum performance at high rpm so it stays lubricated and helps keep the engine cool (to some degree) all throughout the rpm range, would taking away 1/2 to 1 quart hinder that some?

02-20-2022, 01:22 PM	#54
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Mainly the oil capacity is for the longer durations between oil changes. Today's synthetics and the amounts today's engines hold is why they can go over 10k miles between changes. High rpm oiling not so much. It would startle you to know how much oil the crate engine class races run in their stuff lol __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X