lifter ticking sound 2013 only 123000 miles

Asked by GuruTCTZ8 Jun 26, 2018 at 05:51 PM about the 2013 Kia Rio LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2013 KIA Rio with a bad lifer ticking sound  it only has 123000 miles on
it. I have owned this car from new and  have made regular oil changes. What
could cause this  issue ?

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firebird338 answered 5 years ago

Can not tell you what caused it but can tell you what can make the tapping go away. Add some Lucas Engine Oil Stabilizer to oil do not over fill.

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