CL-S Valvetrain clatter.....

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Jun 14, 2004 | 04:46 AM

Blk03S

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CL-S Valvetrain clatter.....

My CL-S has had a pretty audible valvetrain clatter at idle for some time now. It's got 21k on it and I'm running Mobil 1 5W-30 oil. What weight oil would you recommend to reduce the noise? Thanks.

-Jon

Jun 14, 2004 | 04:50 AM

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have you asked the dealer to look at it?

Jun 14, 2004 | 05:04 AM

Blk03S

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No, I haven't. It became more noticeable when I switched to M1 a couple changes ago, so I'm assuming it's the oil......maybe I'm wrong.

-Jon

Jun 14, 2004 | 05:11 AM

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i use mobil one as well. i don't think it should cause more valvetrain noise.

since you are under warranty there's no reason not to let the dealer check it out.

Jun 14, 2004 | 08:18 AM

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Dealer should adjust the vales under warranty. Several 6 speeds have had this done recently. Seems to be a 6 speed trate for some reason. I had mine done at 18K miles.

Jun 14, 2004 | 08:23 AM

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What is the cost of a valce adjustment? I am going in for my last service while under warranty today and I am sure they wouldn't want to do this for free.

Jun 14, 2004 | 08:57 AM

Zapata

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i'm getting the same thing.....going up to PAA to ahve them take a look at it.

CL-S Valvetrain clatter.....

CL-S Valvetrain clatter.....

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