I have the annoying tick, it just started this last year. Ive checked my valves and injector line clamps, just about everything I been able to come up with searching this site. Ive even done the CP3 re-sync hoping that may have something to do with it. Well I tried putting some 2 cycle oil (8 oz/30 gal) and it drastically reduced the ticking. My question is what is going on in the injector that creates the sound? Does this mean my injectors may be on their way out? Truck runs great, mileage hasnt changed since the ticking, and Im not smoking on start up or leaking into crankcase. Just curious.

Thanks

 

If I understand correctly most of the noise that is associated with a diesel engine is from the injectors. I have been using 16 oz per fill up for the last couple of months. I remember the noise level being reduced some as well. From what I have read it won't hurt and I think I am getting better fuel mileage with the 2 stroke oil in the winter blend fuel. You need to get approx 1/4 to 1/2 mile per gallon increase to cover the cost of the oil and the extra lube doesn't hurt either.

 

what is a good type of 2 stroke oil that is usable but cost effective?

 

The ashless 2 stroke oil that Walmart sells for $11 a gallon.

 

Yup, use Walmarts Super Tech TC-W3 2 cycle oil. Also 3rg gen engines like a 200:1 ratio or .64 ounces per gallon.

 

With every fill-up or just every so many miles?

 

I have been using it for almost 2 years at every fill up.

 

I have about 20 gallons of it from my old race boat and have been running it pretty consistantly lately and have noticed a drastic decrease in noise.

 

i have used it for at least 3 years now for the lubrication since low sulphur fuel has very little lube for the injectors

 

I use it every fill up, except when I run out.....

 

I think I will give it a try.

 

well i use that howe's diesel treatment, i have noticed a decrease in friction when i turn truck off...truck doesnt shut off as violent as it was before i started using it. as far as mpg goes who knows drivin conditions always change but figure cant hurt anything with it in the fuel.

 

I triple ditto the wallmart supertech oil... engine purs like a kitten.

 

Been using it here as well. Very quiet.

 

Don't know why you guys want to us 2-stroke oil. Don M has said many times that he does not see any lubrication problems causing injector issues. It is mainly water or excess pressure problems.