Engine Ticking, anyway 2 stop it??

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Rupe30
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Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:51 am

My 316i has done loads of miles and has developed a ticking noise which just makes the car sound old! anyway to stop it??
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reggiegasket
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Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:53 pm

Try putting 5W fully synthetic oil in. This will clean out the valves. Works on mine winkeye

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Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:54 pm

Hi Already posted in tech section,you have a reply. :thumb:
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Post Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:10 pm

does it have enough oil in it?
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Bharat
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Post Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:10 am

No double posting please.

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