VALVE ADJUSTMENT

chazdawg35 · 12-30-2007, 01:49 PM

HEY DUDES I NOTICED THIS MORNING A LITTLE VALVE RATTLE ON START UP.IT HAS BEEN COLDER THAN NORMAL IN SO CAL AND MY FRIEND SUGGESTED A DIFFERENT WEIGHT OF OIL,RUNNING 10W30 WITH 61K ON THE MOTOR.DOES ANYONE THINK I SHOULD GET THE VALVES ADJUSTED,OR 60K SERVICE WORTH THE MONEY THE DEALER WANTS.I LOOKED ON ALLDATA AND ALL THEY SAY IS TO CHECK EVERYTHING,CHANGE THE OIL AND AIR FILTER(K&N IN THERE ALL READY).ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Kalm_Traveler · 01-04-2008, 01:21 AM

Please stop typing all your posts in ALL CAPS IT'S CONSIDERED BAD FORUM ETIQUETTE.

Yes, getting the car properly serviced is always a good idea. I'll be adjusting my valves soon for that very same reason (guess I should stop VTECing every day hah)...

H20 · 01-04-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalm_Traveler

Please stop typing all your posts in ALL CAPS IT'S CONSIDERED BAD FORUM ETIQUETTE.

SO IS INSULTING THE OVER 50 CROWD KID!!!!!!!!!!!!

philiam · 01-07-2008, 08:48 PM

A little lifter noise is no big deal. If it quiets down after it warm up I'd let it be. IMO those regular dealer checks are a rip off. If you look at the list it is mostly checking fluids etc. Most of which you can do yourself. What dealer do you use?

12-30-2007, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 552	VALVE ADJUSTMENT HEY DUDES I NOTICED THIS MORNING A LITTLE VALVE RATTLE ON START UP.IT HAS BEEN COLDER THAN NORMAL IN SO CAL AND MY FRIEND SUGGESTED A DIFFERENT WEIGHT OF OIL,RUNNING 10W30 WITH 61K ON THE MOTOR.DOES ANYONE THINK I SHOULD GET THE VALVES ADJUSTED,OR 60K SERVICE WORTH THE MONEY THE DEALER WANTS.I LOOKED ON ALLDATA AND ALL THEY SAY IS TO CHECK EVERYTHING,CHANGE THE OIL AND AIR FILTER(K&N IN THERE ALL READY).ANY SUGGESTIONS?

01-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,443	A little lifter noise is no big deal. If it quiets down after it warm up I'd let it be. IMO those regular dealer checks are a rip off. If you look at the list it is mostly checking fluids etc. Most of which you can do yourself. What dealer do you use? __________________

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01-04-2008, 01:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kalm_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA Posts: 224	Please stop typing all your posts in ALL CAPS IT'S CONSIDERED BAD FORUM ETIQUETTE. Yes, getting the car properly serviced is always a good idea. I'll be adjusting my valves soon for that very same reason (guess I should stop VTECing every day hah)...