Everyone evidently wants to take advanced diesel injection diagnostic advise, Not from Bosch or a GM tsb, but from a guy in a un-finished home garage with a handheld AutoZone code reader 🤔 Seems legit
Josh you're the man! Lots of DMax TH-camrs out there but their channels are mostly about trying to entertain us with their day-to-day lives and pumping their merch. You create the perfect mix of entertainment, merchandise and REAL information and education about our trucks. I enjoy watching you work on your truck, showing us the do's and the dont's and the mistakes that you've made as well. I follow a handful of guys but you are #1 on my list buddy! 👍
By mistakes of course I mean the pitfalls and situations we can run into, and those things that you wish you had done differently sometimes. You keep it real world. Most of these guys on TH-cam don't even work on their own trucks and when they do they edit everything out to be nice and smooth which is not reality in most cases. You rock brotha! Oh... also trying to keep the wife comments to a minimum so as not to be creepy Lol. But, WOW.... 😁
Thanks a ton! I definitely post normal day to day videos and take about my decals but I definitely keep most videos informative thanks again for the feedback 👍
Yup good point! Anyone know how to contact Josh though? From what I see he doesn’t have an Instagram anymore. And I’ve left several comments 😬. None the less keep up the good work!
GM has a service bulletin out on this it’s commonly known as a “type writer tick” here’s a little tid-bit explaining that the noise is resonated from the crank journal bearings. Although injector ticking is an issue the issue you’re hearing is from your oiling system and engine vibrations/harmonics. “This noise is caused by the relationship of the engine cylinder block, crankshaft journals, bearing inserts and the oil film. This relationship may allow a vibration that resonates through the cylinder block and is heard as a metallic ticking noise. The noise could be described as an irregular ticking or clacking sound, like random typing on a mechanical typewriter. This condition has been present in diesel engines produced for the last 20 or more years. The overall noise reduction in engines produced today makes this noise seem new when, in fact, it was masked by other noises in the past. Many manufacturers such as Isuzu, Hino, Mitsubishi, and Nissan report a similar condition in their diesel engines. Testing and engine teardowns with this condition reveal no condition that would affect reliability or durability of this engine.”
And certain brands of oil will make the tick louder and smow make is quiter, and it most of the time comes from the passenger side, according to dmax forms , just live with it
Mine developed the typing tick after my last oil change, so I went on my diesel truck forum and posed the question lots of answers but the one that was most common was "do nothing after about a thousand miles it will go away or quiet enough that you can't hear it". and that was the best advice because it came out to be true after about a thousand miles I didn't hear it anymore. So with my lastest oil change, its back, I guess I'll be annoyed for another thousand miles...
Ive got an LBZ with the type writer tick. When I first got the truck I was running Rotella in it and the tick would stick around for about 1,500 miles after an oil change. I switched to amsoil 15W-40 Marine and Heavy Duty Diesel Oil. I rarely get the type writer tick anymore after oil changes and my amsoil dealer was explaining to me the Marine oil is cheaper and has better engine benefits because it doesn't have to comply with all road laws. Don't quote me on that, its what my amsoil dealer was trying to explain to me and it made since to me so I listened to him. Do your own research.
Josh, Im a big follower of your videos and I recalled this video from a few years back. I stumbled on a video from @CruisinWithKevin where he had the typewriter issue but solved it with Mobile oil. Context, Ive tried every expensive oil out there and even purchases a set of spare heads to rebuild at my leisure. I tried this out today, and after YEARS of going nuts… it unbelievably worked. Ive even tried Mobil Delvac 1 which is pricey but without luck. I drove 30 min on Mobile Turbo Diesel Truck oil today and it literally halved the typewriter noise. Crazy
I read that a lot of people fixed the ticking by switching their oil. Some switched to conventional to fix some switch to synthetic to fix. Just a thought
This is pretty helpful and a huge relief, my lmm has recently started to tick but it was after I changed the oil today. It makes sense that that it is the oil and that there could be some air in that synthetic oil making that tick. The tick goes away in my truck after it has warmed up. Thanks again for the info definitely helped a lot
Love watching the videos this is the first Duramax I've owned, 05 lly crew cab clean no rust under 300k miles and I'm trying to do a full build and you've helped with alot of at home mechanics and just re newing and refreshing of my truck 🤟🏼
It’s me agin Shannon the one swapping the lml. Well just put it all back together yesterday and driving about 200 miles today for work. Low and behold I got that exact sound now and I was thinking crap I just put this engine in. Well the little unplugging truck just confirmed I have a bad injector. Much better than a whole other engine. I was so pissed when I heard the noise today. I’m going to snag one of the old injectors off the old engine and replace the one that quit tapping when Unhooked.
Just FYI, all Duramax 6.6 engines have a tick or "typewriter" ticking noise. It comes from the crank journals, usually at lower to mid rpm. There are GM service bulletins that explain this. Changing oil brand and or viscosity can quiet this some, which may be what you are experiencing with the Hot Shots oil treatment. There is no "FIX" for the Duramax tick.
I got the tick immediately after switching to Amsoil. If you use it, don't expect your noise go away. I used Delo before and didn't have any noises ever. I'm going dump it and try Schaeffer's synshield. I know a guy who had this issue with a few Fords. Schaeffer's immediately stopped the ticking on both trucks. If that doesn't work, it's back to the big box of Delo at Costco.
That noise bothered me with my lbz and then I read that same bulletin. However I did start running amsoil synthetic and now I don’t notice it near as much. Great video!
My Cummins had an annoying tick and I was using rotella t-6 switched to amsoil 5w 40 and it’s a lot more quiet. I also used amsoil engine flush before switching to amsoil.
Truck Master you do a great job with your channel. Love your content. FYI I have been using Hot Shot Secret (EDT, Everyday Diesel Treatment) for about a year now and love it. I have a 2016 Silverado 3500HD with a LML and Regeneration Cycles have been reduced by 60%. Also MPG has increased by about .5 to 1 mpg. If you are starting out using it now you should first use their Diesel Extreme first then once you have run that then start using their EDT formula.......I have a lot of confidence in their products!
Nailed it. Oil is huge. I have had 2 duramaxs one lb7 and an lbz both click… harmless. The less u listen to the clicks the better. I have put 200000 miles on both trucks. When they stop fixem otherwise drive em. 😅
I use Schaffer’s oil now couldn’t afford amsoil anymore plus what sold me on Schaeffers oil, was the TH-cam videos on engine tear downs. Motors with a million miles on them and all they use is Schaeffer s I use TOTAL POWER additive in my truck every fill up and POLAR POWER for extreme cold. They both come in a quart bottles and treat 250 gallons.
Had the ticking in my 06 Duramax. It started after I filled up with diesel. Added Howes fuel treatment and it cleared up. Happens more in the winter with the winter blended fuel. My truck is deleted and it seems it's very picky with fuel.
And honestly you have to figure out what oil works best for you, they're guys that say they use rotella developed the tick, went back to Valvoline and it went away. It seems that Duramax are so temperamental and have such a unique personality we have to figure out what's best for our trucks.
I had the same issue in my LBZ, the tick sucks when your at a stop light and your trucks making that horrible noise. I switched to Amsoil and I rarely ever get the type writer tick anymore. If I do get the tick, it only last for 30 miles or less, usually after the first drive.
My noise just started a 400 mile trip. It increases with acceleration. No power loss. I have an airdog but still have the engine fuel filter, which has a small diesel leak. Not sure if it's that or a exhaust manifold leak. Injectors are new only 10k on them.
Quick tip from an Old Wrench for finding exhaust leaks: !!REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST. USE YOUR BURN RESISTANT SHOP GLOVES!! Wet down several shop towels that have been rolled together and grab them with long nose or vise grip pliers. With the engine running, carefully press the wet towels against the area of the exhaust manifold or pipes that you think may be leaking. If your suspect area IS leaking, the towels will quiet it down until you pull them away. BE CAREFUL. This is a trick I used to find exhaust leaks, and yes, I burned hands and arms while doing it. If this manner of diagnosis is beyond your comfort zone then don't do it. Skin melts fast!
Mine does typewriter tick with t6. But I know that oil is tried and true. It's just an annoyance its not hurting anything and it's totally random. Still good info and good.vid
Great video, very informative! But that quiet looping piano music in the background -- I kept thinking there was an ice cream truck coming down my street
kyle parker no tick here, I've run Shaeffers exclusively, after 20k mi. with Dyno oil for break-in purposes. I actually seen a drop in engine temp when I started running it. Less friction= less heat
My '05 LLY i bought in '15 sounded like someone hitting the firewall by #8 with a hammer!lol Started using Rotella T6 5w40 and also had a Pcv Reroute when i bought it, hooked it back up stock and tick went away. It also had an egr blocker plate last summer when i took the cooler off and intake pipe the Y Bridge was spotless no buildup from pcv mist after 3 years hooked up. And no more annoying vapor trail at night behind me..lol
Good info thanks as always. Also I’m sure you know but when you you get ready to change your Fass filters they have new style ones which are short and more efficient. Installing mine next week..
Also not sure if you have a gauge on your Fass but if you have not replaced the regulator on the return in your Fass I can almost Guarantee that it fluctuates there is a new updated regulator and spring that they will send you for free . After replacing with the new one it is solid. Before it would bounce 2-4 psi .I have an email contact if you need it.
I bought my LLY in 2010 with 73 thousand miles. I started using at purchase the Amsoil 15/40 full synthetic and every other fill up a small bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil in my fuel. Never had a tick. Knock on wood. LOL.
And I’ve been driving myself nuts because I got my head gaskets done and they used a different oil. Guess that made the ticking louder so my heads have been off three times now thinking it was a loose rocker. Just changed my oil back to the royal purple I always use we’ll see if it goes away now
My tick came after my oil change too. Huh...wonder what caused it. I add oil stabilizer and it goes away for a bit...but does come back. I blow more black smoke now too.
They say in their TSB it's oil cavitation/flashing, and is not detrimental to the engine. My Mustang 5.0L Coyote engine has that typewriter tick as well.
I have an LMM duramax and I changed the oil, I went from 5w40 to a 15w40 and it started ticking. What’s your thoughts? Also so thankful you made this video 👍🏼
You should try arch oil friction modifier. They also have great fuel additives. My brother is saving 40L per day on him semi truck by using the fuel additives. I use the arch oil in my 6.0 ford and it give me 3-4 mpg plus runs much better.
Hey Boss. I have an 04 LLY with a new long block, all new injectors, new turbo, and no codes. Running 15w40 synthetic. Truck is getting horrible fuel economy and has the ticking sound only under a load or driving around 75mph... Taking it to the shop tomorrow morning. What should I look out for? Love your channel!! Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi!!! 🇺🇸
@truckmaster I have the typewriter noise on my truck but it actually went away for a while but after I changed the oil and got new tunes it started doing it again when I first bought I started using Mobile 1 delvac and that made it go away anyways keep up the good work been following you for while now ✌️
I have an 07 lbz and an 18 l5p, both of them do it. Bought both of them brand new and both ticked from the dealership. If you get under the truck it sounds like its coming from the flywheel. Ive taken the lbz to the dealership when it was new and they acted dumb, like they couldnt hear it. It hasnt caused any problems in either truck though.
I'm not sure guys so please correct me if I'm wrong but, I think stiction is only a problem for engines like the 6.0 and earlier powerstroke that used high pressure oil to fire the injectors.
Can you explain how to get to that section in the scan tool? I have read the manual and searched online, but cannot find any information on how to perform this.
Try Enerburn. It's a fuel additive. 1 OZ for every 75 liters of fuel. It really works for eliminating any carbon deposits by making the fuel burn complete. It is formulated for engines with EGR systems, but having no carbon coming out of the valves reduces carbon knock. I've tested this for hundreds of thousands of miles. It really works. I've never had to force a burn.
I was sure I had a bad injector or lifter on the driver side but today I found out it was coming from my a/c compressor. Turn it all the way off. Check it out I can't be the only one.
Hi I have a brand new 2022 HD AT4 with excessive ticking this is a good topic to talk about . This would be a good topic to go over with the community mine just got the transmission pulled to check on the fly will be installed a new fly wheel and torque converter mind you my truck at 6000 miles on it they have the GM rep coming out next week?. That's not only thing that's going on with it at deceleration coming to a stop sign it sounds like the taking is turned into a loud knock like an injector or something is about ready to hand grenade I don't know what's going on really disappointing. Let me know if you have any ideals. Thank you for your time and a great videos
Often your ticks or valve noise will go away running conventional oil. More likely to have a tick with synthetic, as its typically thinner dispite weight ratings.
I know that your truck is ja diesel. I have a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 liter engine and it ticks also. Not sure if it would help on your truck is that I used Lucas upper cylinder fuel injection cleaner and it quite my ticking down a lot. Sometimes I don't even hear it. You may want to give the Lucas a try! I believe on the bottle it says that it can be used for deisel and gas vehicles. Good luck
Off subject! Oil pressure goes to nothing on gauge and goes up with rpm’s. Changed sensor. Cold oil pressure is good and gets worse with hotter oil. What do I need to change or do. I love the Duramax but I hate how close the gauge gets to the red. They need to change this
I could be completely wrong it’s tough to say but do some research on symptoms of a faulty oil pump. That might be your problem. But it’s hard to know until someone looks at your truck in person.
Do you have to pay for subscription renewal with this scan tool? I was looking into the launch x-431 pro, but you have to pay to renew for various functions after a while, which seems ridiculous to me.
What about a chirping sound sounds stupid but thats the only way I could describe it , coming from the back or bottom of the motor and it comes and goes not always there completely stock?
I had that same ticking noise all it was, was the injector barely loose and It was misfiring out of it pulled the injector out clean it put new copper washer and O-ring put it back in solving the problems if you look around the injector and see black that’s the signs of it misfiring out of it
I have a problem with my 2007.5 3500hd lmm duramax it through the code P160C it says that that code is the glow plug and injectors injection pressure and im not sure if it means feul pump or problem with the ecm
I could not find the bad injector using 3 different diesel mechanics. I ran a full bottle of diesel Kleen and a bottle of transmission fluid in the gas tank and it runs perfect. It’s sad we live in a time that people in service don’t know what they’re doing. In this case mechanics suck bad. They give up way too soon and if the computer can’t tell them they don’t know how to figure it out.
its got to be ticking for a reasonIf you have a starting problem after it’s the flex plate where the trans and motor meet. Same this with my HD gasser. Fixed the problem not runs so quite sounds like electric truck, or the lifters
GM released a bulletin on that stating that it is a result of the Duramax's natural acoustical occurrences within the engines manufacturing tolerances and design of the engine block... something to that effect...I interpreted it to mean that it's supposed to sound like that! lololololol 🤣
Morning bud, I know I'm off topic ,wasn't sure how to message you. But I just got myself a super clean lmm. 2008. With stock height, what wheel tire set up can I run,and look good. Nothing to crazy on offset,but I want some offset. Without rubbing.
I have an lml, had number 8 injector with bad rates. Got it replaced as I was to busy to it myself. So now when the truck warms up that injector knocks? Did I get ripped off. Balance rates are not that good either. Over 8 warmed up on number 8 in drive. Help
Thanks for the explanation. I don’t have quite the tick going but interesting to hear some explication for the noise. Running Rotella T-6 and sometimes put in the fuel Diesel Clean.
And this is normal as call the "typewriter tick". Mine sounds like an exhaust leak when I'm cruising down the highway but I can find one but I have this tick sound but its random and not constant
Hotshots is the bomb ass additive. for the first dose use the extreme in a tankfull then switch to the EDT. Also using the stiction eliminator in motor oil and transmission. quieted both down and makes the motor quieter I've noticed.
Once again, great info. Will the Edge CTS2 Monitor give you the same injector readings? I'll be looking forward to your opinion on the Amsoil and a good fuel treatment. But if you do the Amsoil and the fuel treatment at the same time how will you know which one fixed the ticking?
Amsoil is what I use... it is real, I tried different oil analyzer platforms, back stone and horizon .... oil after 15k shows good to go every time .... I still change at 15k , I tow and run run hard, ppei tune
FORD OWNERS 6.7... if you have the typewriter tick. could be collapsed lifter. Not so good news. hard to May require cylinder head removal to change them. They have a service bulletin out there for this issue. My buddy IGNOREED as some people say....Broke all the rocker arms on one bank. Not good. OR just do like me buy a DURAMAX and off with the ford.
Only 224 left guys and girls this man deserves 50k subscribers his content is one of the best on TH-cam for duramax info 🤙
Thanks brother 👍
I agree!!!
Not
Not why you say not obviously something is good since you are here posting on something over a year old 😆
Everyone evidently wants to take advanced diesel injection diagnostic advise, Not from Bosch or a GM tsb, but from a guy in a un-finished home garage with a handheld AutoZone code reader 🤔 Seems legit
Josh you're the man! Lots of DMax TH-camrs out there but their channels are mostly about trying to entertain us with their day-to-day lives and pumping their merch. You create the perfect mix of entertainment, merchandise and REAL information and education about our trucks. I enjoy watching you work on your truck, showing us the do's and the dont's and the mistakes that you've made as well. I follow a handful of guys but you are #1 on my list buddy! 👍
By mistakes of course I mean the pitfalls and situations we can run into, and those things that you wish you had done differently sometimes. You keep it real world. Most of these guys on TH-cam don't even work on their own trucks and when they do they edit everything out to be nice and smooth which is not reality in most cases. You rock brotha! Oh... also trying to keep the wife comments to a minimum so as not to be creepy Lol. But, WOW.... 😁
Thanks a ton! I definitely post normal day to day videos and take about my decals but I definitely keep most videos informative thanks again for the feedback 👍
Yup good point!
Anyone know how to contact Josh though? From what I see he doesn’t have an Instagram anymore. And I’ve left several comments 😬.
None the less keep up the good work!
GM has a service bulletin out on this it’s commonly known as a “type writer tick” here’s a little tid-bit explaining that the noise is resonated from the crank journal bearings. Although injector ticking is an issue the issue you’re hearing is from your oiling system and engine vibrations/harmonics.
“This noise is caused by the relationship of the engine cylinder block, crankshaft journals, bearing inserts and the oil film. This relationship may allow a vibration that resonates through the cylinder block and is heard as a metallic ticking noise. The noise could be described as an irregular ticking or clacking sound, like random typing on a mechanical typewriter.
This condition has been present in diesel engines produced for the last 20 or more years. The overall noise reduction in engines produced today makes this noise seem new when, in fact, it was masked by other noises in the past. Many manufacturers such as Isuzu, Hino, Mitsubishi, and Nissan report a similar condition in their diesel engines. Testing and engine teardowns with this condition reveal no condition that would affect reliability or durability of this engine.”
And certain brands of oil will make the tick louder and smow make is quiter, and it most of the time comes from the passenger side, according to dmax forms , just live with it
Add Lucas stabilizer.
Didn't see your post before I posted mine, but you are spot on.
Isn’t the typewriter tick erratic and not constant?
Mine developed the typing tick after my last oil change, so I went on my diesel truck forum and posed the question lots of answers but the one that was most common was "do nothing after about a thousand miles it will go away or quiet enough that you can't hear it". and that was the best advice because it came out to be true after about a thousand miles I didn't hear it anymore. So with my lastest oil change, its back, I guess I'll be annoyed for another thousand miles...
Ive got an LBZ with the type writer tick. When I first got the truck I was running Rotella in it and the tick would stick around for about 1,500 miles after an oil change. I switched to amsoil 15W-40 Marine and Heavy Duty Diesel Oil. I rarely get the type writer tick anymore after oil changes and my amsoil dealer was explaining to me the Marine oil is cheaper and has better engine benefits because it doesn't have to comply with all road laws. Don't quote me on that, its what my amsoil dealer was trying to explain to me and it made since to me so I listened to him. Do your own research.
Josh, Im a big follower of your videos and I recalled this video from a few years back. I stumbled on a video from @CruisinWithKevin where he had the typewriter issue but solved it with Mobile oil. Context, Ive tried every expensive oil out there and even purchases a set of spare heads to rebuild at my leisure. I tried this out today, and after YEARS of going nuts… it unbelievably worked. Ive even tried Mobil Delvac 1 which is pricey but without luck. I drove 30 min on Mobile Turbo Diesel Truck oil today and it literally halved the typewriter noise. Crazy
I use hotshots and I absolutely love it and definitely helps cleans injectors
I read that a lot of people fixed the ticking by switching their oil. Some switched to conventional to fix some switch to synthetic to fix. Just a thought
This is pretty helpful and a huge relief, my lmm has recently started to tick but it was after I changed the oil today. It makes sense that that it is the oil and that there could be some air in that synthetic oil making that tick. The tick goes away in my truck after it has warmed up. Thanks again for the info definitely helped a lot
Same with my lly
Love watching the videos this is the first Duramax I've owned, 05 lly crew cab clean no rust under 300k miles and I'm trying to do a full build and you've helped with alot of at home mechanics and just re newing and refreshing of my truck 🤟🏼
It’s me agin Shannon the one swapping the lml. Well just put it all back together yesterday and driving about 200 miles today for work. Low and behold I got that exact sound now and I was thinking crap I just put this engine in. Well the little unplugging truck just confirmed I have a bad injector. Much better than a whole other engine. I was so pissed when I heard the noise today. I’m going to snag one of the old injectors off the old engine and replace the one that quit tapping when Unhooked.
That sucks but your right at least it’s not the motor
A good scanner can shut down the injector instead of manually unplugging them
Just FYI, all Duramax 6.6 engines have a tick or "typewriter" ticking noise. It comes from the crank journals, usually at lower to mid rpm. There are GM service bulletins that explain this. Changing oil brand and or viscosity can quiet this some, which may be what you are experiencing with the Hot Shots oil treatment. There is no "FIX" for the Duramax tick.
I got the tick immediately after switching to Amsoil. If you use it, don't expect your noise go away. I used Delo before and didn't have any noises ever. I'm going dump it and try Schaeffer's synshield. I know a guy who had this issue with a few Fords. Schaeffer's immediately stopped the ticking on both trucks. If that doesn't work, it's back to the big box of Delo at Costco.
I’ve been using delvac. Switched to delo and started hearing this tick. Not all the time tho. Wtf
Just switched to Amzoil and it started to ticking dang
Thanks for the info mine just started doing it and after these checks it’s a big relief knowing a lot of duramaxs do the type
That noise bothered me with my lbz and then I read that same bulletin. However I did start running amsoil synthetic and now I don’t notice it near as much. Great video!
Good info I need to hear this 👍
Ive cleared injector codes with well-worth pro clean and it works very well!
My Cummins had an annoying tick and I was using rotella t-6 switched to amsoil 5w 40 and it’s a lot more quiet. I also used amsoil engine flush before switching to amsoil.
07_ Mega cab my Cummins makes the same noise when cold.... lots of 6.7 have the noise as well.
Since I bought my Duramax LBZ I've been using Schaeffer's oil also the stiction additive and no problems!
Truck Master you do a great job with your channel. Love your content. FYI I have been using Hot Shot Secret (EDT, Everyday Diesel Treatment) for about a year now and love it. I have a 2016 Silverado 3500HD with a LML and Regeneration Cycles have been reduced by 60%. Also MPG has increased by about .5 to 1 mpg. If you are starting out using it now you should first use their Diesel Extreme first then once you have run that then start using their EDT formula.......I have a lot of confidence in their products!
Nailed it. Oil is huge. I have had 2 duramaxs one lb7 and an lbz both click… harmless. The less u listen to the clicks the better. I have put 200000 miles on both trucks. When they stop fixem otherwise drive em. 😅
I use Schaffer’s oil now couldn’t afford amsoil anymore plus what sold me on Schaeffers oil, was the TH-cam videos on engine tear downs. Motors with a million miles on them and all they use is Schaeffer s
I use TOTAL POWER additive in my truck every fill up and POLAR POWER for extreme cold. They both come in a quart bottles and treat 250 gallons.
It’s great you use those additives every fill up
You said it started ticking perhaps because of the oil change. Did you try Rotella again? You said it didn't tick on Rotella
Had the ticking in my 06 Duramax. It started after I filled up with diesel. Added Howes fuel treatment and it cleared up. Happens more in the winter with the winter blended fuel. My truck is deleted and it seems it's very picky with fuel.
My LBZ always has a typewriter tick after an oil change for the first 1,000 miles. I've been using Rotella.
And honestly you have to figure out what oil works best for you, they're guys that say they use rotella developed the tick, went back to Valvoline and it went away. It seems that Duramax are so temperamental and have such a unique personality we have to figure out what's best for our trucks.
I had the same issue in my LBZ, the tick sucks when your at a stop light and your trucks making that horrible noise. I switched to Amsoil and I rarely ever get the type writer tick anymore. If I do get the tick, it only last for 30 miles or less, usually after the first drive.
L5ps are much worse
Dad's LB7 does this when it gets cold outside with 15w40 oil. I switched to CAT 0W40 oil, and the ticking hasn't been back since.
My noise just started a 400 mile trip. It increases with acceleration. No power loss. I have an airdog but still have the engine fuel filter, which has a small diesel leak. Not sure if it's that or a exhaust manifold leak. Injectors are new only 10k on them.
Quick tip from an Old Wrench for finding exhaust leaks:
!!REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST. USE YOUR BURN RESISTANT SHOP GLOVES!!
Wet down several shop towels that have been rolled together and grab them with long nose or vise grip pliers. With the engine running, carefully press the wet towels against the area of the exhaust manifold or pipes that you think may be leaking. If your suspect area IS leaking, the towels will quiet it down until you pull them away.
BE CAREFUL. This is a trick I used to find exhaust leaks, and yes, I burned hands and arms while doing it. If this manner of diagnosis is beyond your comfort zone then don't do it. Skin melts fast!
Nice tip
Mine does typewriter tick with t6. But I know that oil is tried and true. It's just an annoyance its not hurting anything and it's totally random. Still good info and good.vid
Your sound is different than what I'm talking about though. My engine is still new tho. These things are just loud chaos anyways lol
Great video, very informative! But that quiet looping piano music in the background -- I kept thinking there was an ice cream truck coming down my street
I use Schaeffers 5w40, it's 100% petroleum synthetic, with hot shots fr3, with the cat 1r 1807 oil filter, Schaeffers is the best oil you can get.
kyle parker I totally agree with you!
I just heard this like a month ago. Planning on switching soon. You have the tick? I'm hoping for no more ticking
Nope no tick
kyle parker no tick here, I've run Shaeffers exclusively, after 20k mi. with Dyno oil for break-in purposes. I actually seen a drop in engine temp when I started running it. Less friction= less heat
My '05 LLY i bought in '15 sounded like someone hitting the firewall by #8 with a hammer!lol Started using Rotella T6 5w40 and also had a Pcv Reroute when i bought it, hooked it back up stock and tick went away. It also had an egr blocker plate last summer when i took the cooler off and intake pipe the Y Bridge was spotless no buildup from pcv mist after 3 years hooked up. And no more annoying vapor trail at night behind me..lol
Good info thanks as always. Also I’m sure you know but when you you get ready to change your Fass filters they have new style ones which are short and more efficient. Installing mine next week..
I didn’t know that!
Also not sure if you have a gauge on your Fass but if you have not replaced the regulator on the return in your Fass I can almost Guarantee that it fluctuates there is a new updated regulator and spring that they will send you for free . After replacing with the new one it is solid. Before it would bounce 2-4 psi .I have an email contact if you need it.
I bought my LLY in 2010 with 73 thousand miles. I started using at purchase the Amsoil 15/40 full synthetic and every other fill up a small bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil in my fuel. Never had a tick. Knock on wood. LOL.
And I’ve been driving myself nuts because I got my head gaskets done and they used a different oil. Guess that made the ticking louder so my heads have been off three times now thinking it was a loose rocker. Just changed my oil back to the royal purple I always use we’ll see if it goes away now
Did the tick go away after changeing oil back to original brand ?
My tick came after my oil change too. Huh...wonder what caused it. I add oil stabilizer and it goes away for a bit...but does come back. I blow more black smoke now too.
I use Amsoil 15/40 max duty oil in my 2017 L5P and it still has the tick I don't see any problems I have 120000 miles on it now
John Busby hoooolyyyy, 60,000 miles a year
@@ronfrance4041 That man is doing ALL the hauling!
Love hotshots you should run the diesel extreme for one or two tanks to super clean everything then run the every day treatment after that
I heard schaffers is good a lot lately. I use delvac one because it's cheap. 35$ oil changes
Thats what came in them factory im pretty sure
They say in their TSB it's oil cavitation/flashing, and is not detrimental to the engine. My Mustang 5.0L Coyote engine has that typewriter tick as well.
Condor1970 that’s because it’s a ford lol
I have an LMM duramax and I changed the oil, I went from 5w40 to a 15w40 and it started ticking. What’s your thoughts? Also so thankful you made this video 👍🏼
You figured out?? I have same truck 15 and same noise
@@ApachesOffroad I think it went away or I just got used to it lol
@@JoelG7.3was your noise a consistent tick like the one in this video? Love your videos!
You should try arch oil friction modifier. They also have great fuel additives.
My brother is saving 40L per day on him semi truck by using the fuel additives. I use the arch oil in my 6.0 ford and it give me 3-4 mpg plus runs much better.
That’s great info
Archoil is a miracle additive. I would recommend it to anyone with a duramax. It truly works wonders.
Or which one I should buy or would I have a need for both. I was thinking of buying the cts2 until I saw this video. Thanks
Truck Master by the way I bought one of your Duramax Life t-shirts and absolutely love it! Love the design!
Your the man ! I look forward to those videos ! That will help a lot of people. Have a great weekend.
Thanks you to
Hey Boss. I have an 04 LLY with a new long block, all new injectors, new turbo, and no codes. Running 15w40 synthetic. Truck is getting horrible fuel economy and has the ticking sound only under a load or driving around 75mph... Taking it to the shop tomorrow morning. What should I look out for? Love your channel!! Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi!!! 🇺🇸
Only have around 10k miles on new engine..
. Thanks again....
Ive noticed it does it for the first 500 miles after a oil change. Then goes away .. Like clock work everytime after a oil change
I used amsoil in my lmm before it got totalled and hate to break it to you but it didn't get rid of the tick on mine. But otherwise its fantastic oil
@truckmaster I have the typewriter noise on my truck but it actually went away for a while but after I changed the oil and got new tunes it started doing it again when I first bought I started using Mobile 1 delvac and that made it go away anyways keep up the good work been following you for while now ✌️
that's what I was thinking he had is that "typewriter" noise (my lmm) has that, but I only hear mine off the driver bank by the filter
Thanks
My truck is making this same noise but thanks for the clarification
No problem
Thanks for your TH-cam videos made me realize how 6.0 are 30 times more liable than the duramax
Thanks for all the advice 🙏 God bless you brotha
I have an 07 lbz and an 18 l5p, both of them do it. Bought both of them brand new and both ticked from the dealership. If you get under the truck it sounds like its coming from the flywheel. Ive taken the lbz to the dealership when it was new and they acted dumb, like they couldnt hear it. It hasnt caused any problems in either truck though.
I'm not sure guys so please correct me if I'm wrong but, I think stiction is only a problem for engines like the 6.0 and earlier powerstroke that used high pressure oil to fire the injectors.
So seeing how my 2005 lly is #7 Positive 15!!!??? Then #7 is Fudged Up when the other 7 are within plus or minus 3?
Can you explain how to get to that section in the scan tool? I have read the manual and searched online, but cannot find any information on how to perform this.
Try Enerburn. It's a fuel additive. 1 OZ for every 75 liters of fuel. It really works for eliminating any carbon deposits by making the fuel burn complete. It is formulated for engines with EGR systems, but having no carbon coming out of the valves reduces carbon knock. I've tested this for hundreds of thousands of miles. It really works. I've never had to force a burn.
This is a really good channel
Thanks
I was sure I had a bad injector or lifter on the driver side but today I found out it was coming from my a/c compressor. Turn it all the way off. Check it out I can't be the only one.
Typewriter lol kind of aging yourself if you know that sound thanks for the vid and all the information
Will this scanner program Injector iqa codes?
I noticed a cooling jacket on your fuel filter. DIY or OEM? Nothing on my LB7.
Hi I have a brand new 2022 HD AT4 with excessive ticking this is a good topic to talk about . This would be a good topic to go over with the community mine just got the transmission pulled to check on the fly will be installed a new fly wheel and torque converter mind you my truck at 6000 miles on it they have the GM rep coming out next week?. That's not only thing that's going on with it at deceleration coming to a stop sign it sounds like the taking is turned into a loud knock like an injector or something is about ready to hand grenade I don't know what's going on really disappointing. Let me know if you have any ideals. Thank you for your time and a great videos
Very very good info.. keep it coming... i got more engine noise after lift pump
That’s very interested look into Deleting the factory fuel housing
Truck Master I've been thinking about it... might go through with it
Often your ticks or valve noise will go away running conventional oil. More likely to have a tick with synthetic, as its typically thinner dispite weight ratings.
What exactly was causing your ticking sound? I’m having the exact same sound on my drivers side and it’s been very frustrating.
I have the same issue on my passenger side, did you figure it out?
I know that your truck is ja diesel. I have a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 liter engine and it ticks also. Not sure if it would help on your truck is that I used Lucas upper cylinder fuel injection cleaner and it quite my ticking down a lot. Sometimes I don't even hear it. You may want to give the Lucas a try! I believe on the bottle it says that it can be used for deisel and gas vehicles. Good luck
Any idea on rusty rocker panels ? Have a great night.
I’m fixing them myself
Awesome!!!
Off subject! Oil pressure goes to nothing on gauge and goes up with rpm’s. Changed sensor. Cold oil pressure is good and gets worse with hotter oil. What do I need to change or do. I love the Duramax but I hate how close the gauge gets to the red. They need to change this
I could be completely wrong it’s tough to say but do some research on symptoms of a faulty oil pump. That might be your problem. But it’s hard to know until someone looks at your truck in person.
Amsoil products are also great!
They r 1 of imo they are best.
Do you have to pay for subscription renewal with this scan tool? I was looking into the launch x-431 pro, but you have to pay to renew for various functions after a while, which seems ridiculous to me.
If i could find the one person that gave this video a thumbs down I'd punch them in the face......! Geat work you should have way more subs
What about a chirping sound sounds stupid but thats the only way I could describe it , coming from the back or bottom of the motor and it comes and goes not always there completely stock?
Exhaust manifold leak or upipe 👍
You right on the oil it changed it it did on my brother truck
I had that same ticking noise all it was, was the injector barely loose and It was misfiring out of it pulled the injector out clean it put new copper washer and O-ring put it back in solving the problems if you look around the injector and see black that’s the signs of it misfiring out of it
I have a problem with my 2007.5 3500hd lmm duramax it through the code P160C it says that that code is the glow plug and injectors injection pressure and im not sure if it means feul pump or problem with the ecm
I could not find the bad injector using 3 different diesel mechanics. I ran a full bottle of diesel Kleen and a bottle of transmission fluid in the gas tank and it runs perfect. It’s sad we live in a time that people in service don’t know what they’re doing. In this case mechanics suck bad. They give up way too soon and if the computer can’t tell them they don’t know how to figure it out.
Hey @truck master would a bad or weak FPR throw off your injector balance rates, so when you have the light surge at idle??
its got to be ticking for a reasonIf you have a starting problem after it’s the flex plate where the trans and motor meet. Same this with my HD gasser. Fixed the problem not runs so quite sounds like electric truck, or the lifters
Can you make a video with your scanner how to get to that screen on the obd scanner to check the balance rates
I have a tick in my passanger side, i already know i have a bad glow plug on that side, would a bad glow plug cause the tick sound?
I got the same issue and when the ticking got louder I got engine codes for multiple glow plugs… did you ever find a fix for this?
@@ajascionti9229did the ticking ever stop for you?
Been watching your vids for a minute now, suppose I could finally subscribe 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks 😂
You are so helpful thanks for all the duramax videos and thanks for keeping my lb7 happy!
Thanks!
Can you do a manual regeneration on the duramax with this tool?
Unfortunately you can’t
Do you know of any affordable scan tool that I can buy that will do a manual DPF regeneration or is that a copyright thing with gm?
GM released a bulletin on that stating that it is a result of the Duramax's natural acoustical occurrences within the engines manufacturing tolerances and design of the engine block... something to that effect...I interpreted it to mean that it's supposed to sound like that! lololololol 🤣
That is correct 👍 lol
Morning bud, I know I'm off topic ,wasn't sure how to message you. But I just got myself a super clean lmm. 2008. With stock height, what wheel tire set up can I run,and look good. Nothing to crazy on offset,but I want some offset. Without rubbing.
I have an lml, had number 8 injector with bad rates. Got it replaced as I was to busy to it myself. So now when the truck warms up that injector knocks? Did I get ripped off. Balance rates are not that good either. Over 8 warmed up on number 8 in drive.
Help
Thanks for the explanation. I don’t have quite the tick going but interesting to hear some explication for the noise. Running Rotella T-6 and sometimes put in the fuel Diesel Clean.
Thanks
Check valve in oil filter. Use a scope to hear it good.
Bestline oil! Will get rid of it
Can you hear your ticking while driving? More while taking off from a stop?
Yes
And this is normal as call the "typewriter tick". Mine sounds like an exhaust leak when I'm cruising down the highway but I can find one but I have this tick sound but its random and not constant
Hard to do on an lly cuz once you pull one it shuts down the whole side. Then it starts knocking like crazy.
Will this check desired fuel rail pressure.
Hey did d ticking noise stop after useing Amsoil engine oil?
Hotshots is the bomb ass additive. for the first dose use the extreme in a tankfull then switch to the EDT. Also using the stiction eliminator in motor oil and transmission. quieted both down and makes the motor quieter I've noticed.
Once again, great info. Will the Edge CTS2 Monitor give you the same injector readings? I'll be looking forward to your opinion on the Amsoil and a good fuel treatment. But if you do the Amsoil and the fuel treatment at the same time how will you know which one fixed the ticking?
Great video as always 🔥🔥🔥
Amsoil is what I use... it is real, I tried different oil analyzer platforms, back stone and horizon .... oil after 15k shows good to go every time .... I still change at 15k , I tow and run run hard, ppei tune
Thanks for all your input highly appreciate it
FORD OWNERS 6.7... if you have the typewriter tick. could be collapsed lifter. Not so good news. hard to May require cylinder head removal to change them. They have a service bulletin out there for this issue. My buddy IGNOREED as some people say....Broke all the rocker arms on one bank. Not good. OR just do like me buy a DURAMAX and off with the ford.