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Mazda MPV
Report: Ticking Noise From Valve Lash Adjusters Due to Infrequent Oil Changes
Mazda MPV Problem
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003
Engine Affected: 3.0L V6
Average Mileage: 121,166 mi (58,000 mi - 160,000 mi)
A loud ticking noise (hydraulic valve lifter noise) may be heard from the top of the engine, particularly when the engine is still cold. The noise may occur more frequently on higher mileage vehicles; Hydraulic valve lash adjusters may need to be replaced to correct this issue. Following the maintenance schedule for oil changes will also help prevent a recurrence of the noise.
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spbrick, 1996 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 156,000 miRookie
I have owned this 1996 MPV almost a year. I had the valve ticking noise for the first few minutes the engine was running cold, and then it would go away. I changed the oil and it started doing it worse after about 500 miles on the fresh oil change. I noticed the engine was using oil, so I added a bottle of stop leak seal conditioner. The valve ticking persisted. I soon added a large 8 cylinder size bottle of Restore and there is no more ticking at all.
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Visitor, 1995 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 130,000 mi
ticking noise from lifters,it is annoying.havent fixed it yet
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Visitor, 2003 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 90,000 mi
load noise.....sounds like valves are bent...
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hlowe8626, 1990 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6Rookie
how & where do u purchase the valve lash adjusters?? please help!!!!!
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lisa39, 1998 Mazda MPV, 3.0L V6, 133,000 miRookie
ticking noise
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