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2000 Mitsubishi Pajero iO engine noise or lifters noise problems
| Date: | July 6, 2012, 7:05 pm | |
| Name: | Harman | |
| Location: | Suriname, Paramaribo, Paramaribo | |
| Vehicle: | Mitsubishi Pajero iO | |
| Year: | 2000 | |
| Problems: | when i start my car i hear a sound like rattling, it comes and it goes. my mecanic said it might be the lifters. but i want to be sure., please advise. | |
| Previous car: | toyota corsa | |
| Contact: | show contact |
Suggest a Solution
| December 6, 2012, 7:25 pm from: HARMAN |
| please advise |
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| February 14, 2017, 9:25 pm from: G Healey |
| Common problem, I see listed in many forums. I resolved this issue using straight SAE 40 engine oil. I occasionally resort to top ups using 10-30, 10-40, adding additives in all cases the tapet noise returns. SAE40 returns silence. |
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Updated on June 4, 2026