Originally Posted by Blikkem
OK I've been using Mobil 1 for about a year and a half now. and since I switched my valves have slowly been getting louder and louder, especially when it's cold. I recently had my valve adjusted and the car is a little more responsive but the ticking is still there.
Any help? Or is this a biproduct of an engine with 130k miles on it?
My Hondas have always been noisy when the engine is cold. Even the '04 makes a little noise at first. If it doesn't go away when the engine is fully warmed up, then maybe you have a problem.