"The" HEMI TICK: Explained Clearly and Accurately by a Professional Mechanic
"The" HEMI TICK is a scary phrase to many people, it's almost nebulous in how vague it is. Many people who own Hemi's or are thinking of owning one are worried about it. But what is the truth?
In this video I'm going over the causes of many of the tick noises that are present on the Hemi engine, some normal, some not so normal.
What do you need to know? How much will it cost to fix? How can I prevent it? Enjoy this video compilation of my years of experience as a Dodge tech, hopefully it will give you some peace of mind regarding your Hemi!
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0:00-0:35 Intro
0:36-1:41 Our first mistake!
1:42-4:07 What is a normal noise?
4:08-6:52 Failed lifter hydraulics
6:53-13:22 Hemi Exhaust Tick
13:23-19:46 Hemi Lifter Roller Failure
19:47-23:17 Misconceptions
23:18-27:11 Additional Lifter Information
27:12-27:31 Outro
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If the vvt solenoid is full of metal can I just replace the motor block?
And put engine back together
@jobarhenderson9020 yes but make sure you flush the heads as well as possible before reinstalling them. 👍
One more question I just paid for a rebuild on my 5.7! First day I got it back it’s was doing hemi tick lol I took it back he said a lifter got stuck! Questioning being should mechanic have took camshaft out again to check to see if It’s got worn down?
@jobarhenderson9020 all depends on what was replaced. If he already replaced the cam and lifters together, then a stuck lifter would probably mean the hydraulic portion of the lifter failed, which wouldn't affect the camshaft. However if just the lifters were replaced then I'd definitely be looking at the cam lobes.
My volume knob on my radio fixed my tick🤣 :UPDATE: THIS WAS A JOKE.....MY 💩 PUTTING OUT ABOUT 600HP 🤦
Yeah until your cam looks like Swiss cheese
Fuck yeah bro
HELL YEAH
Yeah I was thinking about getting a ram 3500 with the 6.4 hemi but after hearing about this I’m gonna go ahead and stay away from ram.
@@Back_door_bandit_98 6.4 doesn't have the same lifter problems
Lots of good info here. As a Chrysler tech myself, I've repaired all these issues countless times. I tend to agree with pretty much everything you have said here. One thing I would add, the newer 2019 trucks no longer have exhaust bolts failing, but now I have seen countless manifolds actually crack in-between the middle cylinders. A good substitute for the lifters would be to go with a Johnson lifter. They are very high quality lifters and imo a better lifter then the oem. Lots of good and very accurate info in this video!
Always appreciate other Chrysler tech checking in! 👍
i own a 2019 ram with the hemi, 5th gen not the classic, mine popped 8 different manifol studs so yes its still happening. swapped to bbk headers to stop the issue
I can confirm. Both my manifolds are cracked right down the middle. Bolts are tight.....and hopefully don't snap as I remove them this weekend. Replacement headers are in the mail right now. 71,000 miles.
several users are using 5w30 instead of 0w20 and that solved their tick
Great information. I heard that startup rattle quite often and it’s good to know there’s nothing to worry about. Awesome channel!
Thank you for this detailed explanation on various ticks, noises and causes. Your channel is one of the best!
I've watched all of your videos on this topic, and by far this is the best and most complete explanation you've ever presented. Thank you!
Thank you for the great compliment! 👊
These are the best and most comprehensive videos I have seen on the Hemi. I own one myself and have heard all these misconceptions before and didn't know which one to believe. Thanks for the content!
22 minute mark you really make it clear how pulling the solenoids affects the oil and why you would have to replace the lifters as a result. another thing that after hearing it seems obvious but sometimes you can't quite connect the dots. Thanks a ton. I've been watching your videos all day and now I'm definitely subscribed 💯
I worked at Mopar for a while and I still love these engines. I know exactly what can go wrong with them but I'd have one anyway. Intake ports so big you can fall into them. I can't wait to find a truck that someone wants to scrap because it needs a cam/lifters. I think it's the lack of a flex pipe in the exhaust of the trucks that makes it worse. I could be wrong, but I think it's putting more stress on the manifold hardware than it does in the cars and SUVs.
Dude so much to say on this video, first of all I believe you have done a great job on this topic. To qualify myself to you and others I am an engineer and mechanical guy with 30 + years experience in the industry and have been the chief engineer for SRC on the Delphi Roller Hydraulic Lifter program. 1) I would recommend a aux engine cooler change-out with every catastrophic lifter cam failure regardless of the metal found in the strainer of the MDS solenoid, (I bet you do too.). 2) And also also one mis I believe, is check the pressure exerted on the exhaust manifold from the exhaust downpipe, the factory pre-bends the pipes ahead the truck being built and would work in theory except the truck are all different lengths (slightly) when final assy. is achieved. A custom made exhaust after assembly would eliminate the stress imposed by the downpipe. And I have much more if interested
The most complete video about this subject I've seen so far!!! congratulations! and thank you
and 2:48 into your video i subscribed to your channel. there are to many unnamed so called tech on KZhead that don't know what they are talking about. BUT YOUR CHANNEL IS GREAT. THANK YOU SIR...
Hey Reignited. Thanks for doing these videos as they are very well explained and accurate. I spent way to many hours trying to find the normal and anormal hemi engine noise. I purchased a 2017 power wagon with 35k miles on couple month ago and always found engine noisy and since I learn about that ticking problem, it started to hit on me as it does sound like that. Here is the thing, since you are a Dodge mechanic and because you can clearly identify the problem of a failed lifter VS normal valve train noise only by listening to it, I think making a video with microphone from the noise into the front wheel pits that we can clearly hear the noise difference would be very popular. And that will calm so many people like me that do not cross other 6.4 that often to check the noise. I could not find anything decent on KZhead regarding that noise. Lets hope you can consider doing this.
Yes great video for dumb ass that buying a garbage truck. He is completely telling you what that garbage is.
Excellent content. Thanks! Have an ageing 2015 1500 Ram and want to keep it running for as long as possible - will definitely be watching more of your channel.
Same, I have a 2011 I'm trying to run until the market cools off a little bit more, or if never have this in good shape to keep running.
Thanks for taking the time to explain your thoughts of this issue.
Great video as always. Thanks for breaking it down for all experience levels..
Rule number 1: if you wind up needing to replace a manifold bolt. Just upgrade the headers. Those logs are suffocating the engine.
Rule #2 if it isn’t long tubes don’t bother
@@regal105 if you're only going to mod the exhaust, long tubes are a waste.
@@mrhyde0705 how so?
@@mattjingles5758 ive had both, and was able to compare shorties to long tubes, cars were the exact same, rolled off the line at the same time, shorties had it until 65, than long tubes started to catch up.unless you're going to be at the strip or doing rolls, shorties are fine if you're only touching exhaust. However if you're going to do an aggressive cam or F.I, long tubes are the better choice.
That, and when i went from shorties to long tubes, the exhaust note actually got quieter, and the 0-60 didnt change, this was before i started really having a midlife crisis though 🤣
You are spot on! I just had the exhaust manifolds changed on my 2014 Ram, went in thinking it was the lifters, was very happy it was just the manifolds!
Going through this now
This wins the interwebs. I have 'A' tick and a local repair shop told me I needed the lifter/camshaft replacement. They also said that none of the exhaust manifold bolts were broken. Later, I had a coworker look at it who has worked on these engines for years and he found the passenger side rear exhaust manifold bolt was indeed broken - using the exact technique you present here. I was also glad to hear, in this video, that the lifter/camshaft problem only presents itself after the engine is at operating temps. My 'tick' happens on cold start-up and remains for some time after. After watching this I'm pretty confident it's the broken bolt. Thanks for posting this very detailed presentation on exactly how to diagnose this issue.
The best explanation so far! Keep up the good work!
New sub here and I must say that this by far is one of the best videos on understanding all the ticks from a hemi. My 14' just started this last week and its been driving me crazy trying to find what it is. Manifold bolts already changed.
Did you figure out what it was? My ‘14 sport started ticking a few weeks ago
@@tyladandrea6739 Nope took it to the dealership and first thing they say is manifold bolts... Can't be I changed both sides. Told me it's normal for most hemi trucks my yr to have a slight ticking🤦🏽♂️.
@@kuntryboi867 I swear every single mechanic hears the tick and automatic goes with the manifold bolts. I just had mine changed but I’m bringing it back into the shop next week. Ill let you know if they come up with anything different!
Mine is doing the same thing. Other people think I'm nuts. I thimk there might be an oil delivery issie to the lifters.
Best video by far on this subject. Thanks for taking the time to break this down and explain clearly what is going on!
Appreciate you taking the time to watch it! 👊
This is great info that I am hunting for. In consideration of buying a ram1500 next week. This video got all my questions about the hemi 5.7 lifter problem answered. Thanks a lot!
Awesome video! I’ve done so much research on this issue and you summed it up pretty well. All the reading did help with the uptake of information. Like reading the book before class philosophy. Thanks!!!
I love your videos. I pulled my 07 5.7 300c cam and put it back together because of you. Please ensure our 300 owners, we could have the same problems. I have noticed in the hemi world everyone mentions changer and challengers regarding the hemi but never the 300. Please continue the amazing content.
The good ol’ “Mexican Bentley”
@@nigWANTsomeDAnk 😂😂😂😂
He clearly states 05-09 don’t have these problems lol.. why would you tear your engine apart lol. 😂
Ram should fix it not the customer
Great Info! Finally after 259K Miles I got the Hemi Catastrophic Tick! 2003 Ram 1500 - Remanned & updated Hemi and Tranny with 7 Year No Fault warranty coming! Headers as you recommend too! You are the Best Source for Hemi info on KZhead!
Looking at buying a used 2006 RAM 1500. This is a really great explanation of all the issues. Superbly well done. Thanks a million!!!
Awesome video, as someone who owns 3 2009+ Hemi's I found it very articulate and well presented.
Excellent and comprehensive video. My 2011 1500 5.7 had the lifter/camshaft failure at 101K miles. It was scary, because all of a sudden, my dash lit up like a Christmas tree and was dinging at the same time. The engine during acceleration felt like it was about to jump out of the truck. Chrysler paid for the failure fix because it was so close to the 100K drive-train warranty...$4,000. All I paid for was shop supplies at the dealer. I'm now at 245K miles and am replacing the engine, as it was starting the same lifter/camshaft failure. I change the oil every 5K miles religiously, using a top-tier synthetic. I have also had issues with the exhaust "tick" multiple times...even with upgraded hardware. That's a pain! With the recent engine swap, I have gone to stainless steel shorty headers, hoping I get some relief from the exhaust issue. It's good so far, except I had to re-tighten the bolts after 500 miles. All-in-all, I love my truck, and it gives me great service. Just take care of your vehicle, and it will take care of you!
100k drivetrain warranty in 2011? And now they are 60k or 5 years. Though I'm gonna guess you went with the extended warranty Surprised that they let it slide... Pretty sure the service manager fudged the odometer reading. Doubt the manufacture would do any such thing.
You are absolutely correct, my 2015 Ram had the exhaust bolts fail around 50k miles! It was repaired, under warranty, she now has over 100k miles on her, and hasn't had any of those problems yet! I, too be honest am a G.M. guy, this is the first Ram I have ever owned, but I LOVE THIS TRUCK!
Thank you for this video you just saved me so much time and effort diagnosing my engine faults. I have a compound "tick" that was headers and lifters.
Me too. What did you do for the repairs? I'm thinking of having the dealership do the work.
Great advise! First time viewer and subscriber now! I have an 09 Ram 1500 now with 329k. I did the cam/lifter work at 209k. Might be time to do a full rebuild now. Only did cam/lifter/valve first time.
Nice! Great example of getting good mileage out of a Hemi engine 💪
Both my gen 3 hemis run just fine, have always kept my oil/filter changed every 5K miles even with high quality synthetic oil available. My '12 Challenger now has 126K miles on it and the engine continues to run like a top, lifter noise is minimal if at all, and, yes, the injectors on both my hemi cars are noisy, almost sounds like real quiet solid lifters! The '14 300C has 72K on it and runs great as well, even with the dreaded MDS lifters still installed(they are electronically shut off, no change in mileage). I think some piston slap when cold is the only thing I do notice, especially in my '12 high mileage engine, and that is a normal noise with the shorter piston skirt length in modern engines. I also change my differential oil each oil change, only 1.5 qt or so in each unit and drain & fill plugs make that super easy. Happy with my cars, thanks for the informative video!
I have 2, one in an 07 AWD 300C and one in a '12 JGC. The 300's 5.7 has been incredibly reliable. Currently has a LMI carbon fiber intake, catch can (a must on all Hemi's, imo) suitcase/resonator delete, and a Hemifever 93 tune. It's fun, certainly no Vette, but a great year-round DD. And even with 198k miles has 0 abnormal noises and runs great having only needed an oil pressure sensor and two O2 sensors. The '12 has been a little more troublesome as far as minor maintenance (waterpump failure at 135k, alternator at 140k, upper rad hose met the water pump pulley when the retention clip fatigue cracked, a few little odds and ends) But, I do unfortunately believe we will be having to pull the cam and lifters on it within the next year. Starting to get what sounds like intermittent lifter tapping at hot idle. It has a K&N intake (the aluminum one with the heat sheild isolating the filter) and straight-pipe catback. The 300 has seen more than it's fair share of 'trips to Mexico' and the GC is pretty much babied by my wife, so I suppose it's kind of a crapshoot as to which ones will fail.
Wow - what an amazing video. I've got a 2018 Hemi Ram with 65K miles, and have been scared to death of "the tick." I hear mine only on cold starts, and only for 5 seconds or less. You addressed this in the video very clearly - THANK YOU. I'll also be checking my exhaust studs. But now, I'll sleep better knowing that my pickup is ok. I'm a frequent fill-syn oil changer, so hopefully this practice will protect my lifters for many more miles. Thanks again, I've subscribed for more great education!
This was a really great and informative video. I have a 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L, so I appreciate all the info!
That was a great video! It covers things so clearly that anyone who watches should understand what is happening. Great presentation. Did you get a new editor? If not, your editing skills are getting really good. I like the new intro.
Hey thanks Tom! I have been trying to improve my editing I'm glad you noticed 👊
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Every V8 Ive ever owned has had some kind of tick eventually. Even when new, my Toyota 4.7 made more noise at idle than most american V8s. Im a big fan of the 03-08 5.7 Hemi, all of the ticks I had with them were exhaust manifold related. These engines are extremely durable as long as you maintain the cooling system and dont overheat them.
My daily driver is an 03 1500 5.7 with 230k. It has been absolutely run hard and put up wet, but never been ran hot, and every little maintenance replacement was on time. It’s a tank. Only issue is valve guides letting oil Into the combustion chamber 😂
My 5.2 magnum is stupid quiet, like all you hear is intake suction and exhaust and that's it. Most quietest and beautiful running motor I've had. I just tore it down at 200k just because I did a frame off resto and might as well do the motor while its out, and the internals were amazing.
@@tomc8157 5.2? you mean 5.7?
@@onthethrottle7104 nope the 318, 5.2.
@@tomc8157 completely agree that the Magnum motors are quite possibly the quietest, smoothest and most reliable V8 engines ever made. I've had the same 5.2 Magnum 1500 since brand new in 2000 and the engine refuses to do anything but operate like a sewing machine.
Uncle Tony talked about the roller failure, he mentioned a few potential solutions. The main one is an line which just sprays oil directly on the cam. In the comments, there's one which says that in a similar Australian engine they grooved a slot in the lifter bore so oil goes into the cam from there.
Hey sky great content on the lifters you have really cleared up some concerns.
The one thing that is unfortunately stopping me from buying a Hemi V8. Thank you for your coverage on this topic. Your coverage on this cam and lifter failure problem is the BEST in the world.
I've had limited success with the hemi engines. I typically shy away from them.
@@moabman6803 Thanks for sharing!
On a positive note..... my 2010 has 370 000kms on it. No tick.
@@jontorrie2212 Awesome 👍
Very good video, definitely explains the various ticks associated with the Hemi. However I have to make one major correction. The "Hemi Tick" was a phrase coined in the early to mid 2000s that described the loud ticking most of the hemis made at idle, long before the lifter/cam fails associated with the 09 + hemis. The tick I believe was caused by valve stem to guid clearance and Dodge (at the time) even had a bulliten and repair for it. I had my 03 and 05 brought in and received a whole top end valve replacment. Unfortunately it never really worked and the ticking returned from time to time. The 03 was sold but the 05 went on to live 765000km of almost trouble free running. It was sold and still runs today. That is the actually meaning if the hemi tick and any other use of the phrase is inaccurate, unless it has been hijacked lol.
That tick I believe is your lifter(s) not getting enough lubrication at idle. A high number of police cruisers, trucks, and SUVS with that motor experience lifter failure. And if you think about it those service vehicles sit for long hours everyday idling. Since people don't idle personal vehicles as much the number of failures for private owners is much lower. Its a fundamental design flaw with the lifter oiling system. By grooving slightly the side of the lifter bore you can achieve positive flow at idle to the lifter and eliminate this tick and eventual failure entirely. kzhead.info/sun/l61yY5GSm6qVoZE/bejne.html&ab_channel=UncleTony%27sGarage
The early hemi tick=piston slap-pre eagle Eagle hemi ticks=shitty lifters, exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Too many KZhead mechanics talking out their asses.
Please keep up the great quality videos. If you’re shop was close by I would without a doubt bring my challenger to you for anything.
Thank you for creating great content for us Chrysler guys.
Appreciate the great informative video. The lifters on my 2003 Dodge 2500 5.7 Hemi went out at 190,000 miles, change my oil every three thousand miles, had the dealer replace the whole top end of the engine. Running like a champ and currently at 287,000 miles. Thank you!!!
What was entailed in that? And how much did it cost (ballpark)?
@@MH3GL maybe around 4 to 5k
Wow!
Why not use a 5w-30 oil? It's thicker, you will have a higher oil pressure, and you will have a thicker oil film between the parts.
You should really be at a milion subs by now man. Super informative while being entertaining. would love to meet you in person and wrench with you brother
Very good and thorough presentation! Subscribed.
Yo, I have a Ram 17' 1500 , and this video has enlightened me on my tick. I had the usual tick at start up but it would go away AFTER it warmed up. But now , after being at body shop , which took about a month , btw , the tick just stays. I was devastated. But according to this video, it's NOT the catastrophic tick that us HEMI owners all dread. Thanks , man. I can breathe again.😊
I have the same year ram 1500, I get the start up tick and now I’m getting a tick when hitting the gas for a few seconds.
@@maxwellbrown483 try 10 w40 oil
Can you elaborate on why the worst case scenario lifter situation (roller failure) would have a sporadic tick and not a constant, even tick? Thanks!
Thanks Reignited, for this article. My ride: 2018 SRT 6.4L Charger. 40K miles. Backed it out this AM and went back into the house to get something I'd forgotten. Engine was idling, and I heard a kind of soft ticking (almost like a squish-squish-squish) that seemed to come and go. Uh oh. Listened to all the belt idlers and rotating parts on the engine front end with my PVC listening tube. All were whirring typical of bearings, but the earlier heard noise was elusive. So I checked out this video. Well presented. I believe this sound is from the injectors. Removed the plastic covers on the heads. Yes, they are a bit noisy. I am guessing what I heard were the injectors. Keeping my ears open on this. Then I looked for the sheet metal covers on cast iron exhaust manifolds. Guess what? No cast iron exhaust manifolds. No heat shields. The SRT 6.4L has welded stainless steel short headers leading directly into the huge cats. Someone else may have noted this below. I have also noticed over time how the oil pressure with hot oil drops to about 30 psig (never ever lower) when the RPMs get below about 900. Above that the pressure climbs very rapidly to 55 to 62 psig. Don't quite know how a better pump would improve this. Keep in mind that this engine must pull a load at RPMs as low as about 1200 when in 8th gear. You do not want low oil pressure in high engine load situations, and the stock pump seems to be doing the job. I will stay with a 6000 mile oil change interval. I am running 0W-40 full synthetic Amsoil Signature oil. Actual testing has shown this lube to be superior vs. wear under high loads. With more miles we shall see how this oil may possibly protect the lifters. In every respect a fabulous great car.
Excellent information. As the owner of two 392 Hemi powered vehicles, I have more peace of mind now. Thank you.
Fantastic video Sky, really like how you clearly explained each tick. I still maintain that the VVT system changed the oil flow thru the system which is why the only the 2009 and up engines experience this issue. I also agree with you that the oil pump will like resolve the issue, as it will increase idle oil pressure and make up for the extra restriction in the system caused by the VVT system.
Check uncle Tony's garage , very good explanation of the oiling flaws in these generation hemi , not so much vvt as it is a bad design in the block not lubricating the camshaft and lifters
@@user-zl6yn6bs5x yes i 2nd this. Solution: get a gm with a reputable model transmission, and delete/turn off AFM.
@@user-zl6yn6bs5x hello T, I am familiar with that video, and while I recognize it has some merit, I agree with Sky on this and don’t believe that to be the primary cause of this problem, perhaps at best a contributing factor. Please keep in mind the Pre-Eagle engines did not have the lifter failure that the Eagle engines do. They are very similar in design with the major change being the VVT system added to the Eagle engine. This is what caused a major change to the oil system on the Eagle engine versus the Pre-Eagle engine. There are many other changes incorporated into the Eagle engine as well, however this is the one that affected the engine oil system the most. Both the Pre-Eagle and Eagle used the same lifters, and MDS system so that would eliminate them as the primary failure point. Just my 2 cents on the subject, but I do strongly believe Sky has a great theory on how to overcome this failing.
@@MongrelsGarage I have watched both videos from utg myself and both of sky's videos concerning this issue and I agree with you that the oil pressure makes up the difference for the horizontal(bad design) lifters. Regardless what Angle they're operating, just the proper pressure and type of oil will make the difference. In Sky's other or second video about this problem, at the end he suggested or came to a theory that has merit and suggested replacing mds lifters with oem NON-MDS lifters and keeping the mds solenoids to retain the oil pressure but this time you're not constricting the oil passage on any one cylinder at any cycle. Because the mds lifters have the different sized springs inside the shaft of the lifter and thick rod with spring activated pins that cause the life to be deactivated when the pressure is gone and prevents oil passing through to live the lifters and rollers. With oem lifters without the springs and pins, they act like conventional lifters on All 8 cylinders. He suggested keeping the mds cam shaft as long as it's not destroyed, because it's designed action creates works with the solenoid to create the high oil pressure thus enabling the oil to defy gravity and reach in those tiny holes and oddly ports for the rollers and lifters which is exactly where uncle Tony's garage left out.
GREAT VIDEO! So informative, can you make a video on performance cam shafts , specifically for the 5.7 hemi that talks about what sizes are good and bad for daily driving, there are a lot of us out here that want more performance but don’t want to race our cars. Thanks brother.
seconded.
Thirded … lol
I am a mechanic, I love watching KZhead videos to see how true they are. I had my son come watch your video to show him everything I say about Hemi’s because some reason he always test me on my knowledge. I enjoyed showing him your hemi tick video because he listens to his LS buddies and coyote buddies to much. I am a huge Mopar fan, I have 7 Hemi’s from 426 to 6.1. My newer Hemi’s are awesome and very reliable. My 13’ Ram express is pretty nasty and my daily driver. I have never had a problem but I maintain my vehicles on a regular basis. A lot people don’t and can’t afford the repairs so just sell me their vehicle cheap or give them to me. I fix and keep or sell them. I love them Mopar Hemi ways!!
Very good and detailed video. My 6.1L Hemi fuel injectors tick like crazy!
The reason truck manifolds pop bolts more often is increased load from the weight and especially towing. They tend to get hotter for more duration at a time. See tons and tons of manifolds in all truck makes not just ram.
Just had my 2014 1500 done by a professional shop up here in Canada - with the camshaft replacement, lifters and MDS oil solenoid it cost me $7800 Canadian pesos. Fun stuff. I went with your recommendations, and had them install all stock OEM parts, but I will be looking into a higher capacity pump and aftermarket headers. It was $800 per side to have the exhaust manifold repaired. Getting sick of doing that.
Replacing the exhaust manifold studs and gasket is a really easy job. I did one side in just a couple hours for less than $80 total. Don’t pay a shop for that. On the other hand that is a hum deal with the cams, lifters, and solenoid. This vid has me convinced to buy a hellcat oil pump as well
Wow!! My local dealer quoted $6-7000 for a new 5.7 motor installed.
Great info + Great presentation = 10/10
Thanks for addressing MDS. I’ve heard dudes say that they defeat MDS by turning on the gear limiter and selecting to use all 8 gears. This prevents the truck from going into Eco mode. I’ve tried it and it works.
It's best to religiously change the oil every 3,000 miles, change the coolant once every 3 years, don't let it idle too long, and mostly high way drive it. That's how my Grandma's 2009 Chrysler 300C is still going over 240,000 miles on it and no serious problems at all. She drives it normally and not over revving it past 3,000 rpms.
It's better for a hemi running in higher rpms every once in awhile. It's Actually good for it an it's built for it..
Hello from a fellow chrysler tech! I just got out of the dealer after 7 years. Very good information in this video. Really accurate information, and good fixes. I've been doing hellcat oil pump installs on the 5.7s and had really good luck with them. Idle pressure is a lot better with them. Second, I've spoke with chrysler trainers and engineers before. They told me the oil comes into the lifters from the rocker assembly and down the pushrods. The oil gallery in the block is specifically for the MDS activation, from what they told me. You mentioned hellcat lifters, which was funny because they are 100% identical like you said. The MDS system is pretty reliable and I really hardly see issues with it. Excellent video! Glad to see some real, verified, and accurate information on the internet for once.
Appreciate the kind words, and it's always nice to hear from a fellow tech! 👊
I be hearing the ticks after I shut it off, thank you for the worry free info friend!
Great presentation! Thank you. I’m skipping this headache altogether. No ram tick talk adventure for me, thank you.
Just read where GMC vehicles including 5.3 have a class-action lawsuit over lifters MDS. for 2020 to 22. going back to 2014. Had a 2014 Silverado do this and then complete engine replacement at 102k. $7,000. Sort of sad this will be the last year of the Hemi engine in 1500 trucks as a 6 turbo is replacing it.
Will they still run the bigger hemi engine in the 2500?
I've read they will continue using Hemi in larger trucks and commercial trucks.
Any MD GM engine is garbage dating back to the 80s lol. I disable MD the first second I get a 2010+ 5.3 then they are completely fine.
@@masalicio JUST THE SAME FOR HEMI TICK AND MDS HEMI ON DODGE V6, 5.7, AND 392 ENGINES ON ALL DODGE EQUIPPED WITH ABOVE ENGINES I.E. POPULAR CHALLENGER AND CHARGER JUST TO NAME A FEW. 🤑 MONEY PIT FROM START TO END AND START OVER AGAIN BECAUSE STEALERSHIPS USE SAME PART🤮🤑. ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THESE PROBLEMS IS DON'T BUY A DODGE/CHRYSLER VEHICLE. "NO CAR NO MOPAR"🤢🤮🤑 NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS TO FIX AND BAND AID FIXES.
And turbos have their own set of issues 😔
Any chance you have audio samples of the different ticking sounds that could possibly be used to help diagnose the issue?
Here's mine, 16k on a rebuild with noisy lifters at startup kzhead.info/sun/bNyHn6uHnaiCg5s/bejne.html
@@MsBee So your lifters just ticked during start-up? It didn't sound like it was constantly ticking.
Yes, it's like one of the first issues he described, loud on cold the cold start but goes away really quickly.
@@MsBee Mine keeps ticking and never stops. Have you fixed yours?
Great detailed explanation, thank you Sir 👍😁
Mannnnnnn at 150ishk miles on my 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi, I decided to check the exhaust manifold heat covers thanks to your video. I noticed ticking probably 10 to 20 thousand miles ago and I finally found your video. Usually I don't like to wait this long to fix an issue but, bc I heard the name "Hemi tick" I was under the assumption that it was just common to these engines. Boy I couldn't be more glad I decided to dig in and figure out if there was a solution before it became more serious. Thank youuu. I checked both sides and the heat shield was broken on the right side of the eng and left side, was also broken either at the studs or heat shield. Looks like I got some mantenance to perform. Not only that but, with checking the right side under the heat cover I found a wet spot which lookes like oil from a comprimised valve cover. Time to save some money and do it myself. Thank you again.
What subject do you want me to cover next time?
I'm at 125,000 miles on my 2018 Rebel 5.7. The majority of those miles are highway, do I need to change my transmission fluid? There seems to be a lot of conflicting info out there.
@@davidhaywood9794 I would! ZF (not chrysler) recomends at around 70K mi to change fluid and pan/filter...I've done it myself about 3 times for a few of my "business use" Rams...The fluid will start to break down around 170,000 miles. The tranny starts to chatter/bump around 3-4 gear...fluid changed, it disappeared (but damage might have been done for waiting). Chrysler is only interested in the tranny getting past the 100K Power train warranty
@@davidhaywood9794 agreed, I generally say about every 100k miles is a good interval. I know a lot of people have asked for a ZF trans service video, that will probably be forthcoming. 👍
Curious on you take of Oils.(Ram 1500 4th gen) I use Penn ultra platinum with MO-339 filter New til 100k miles then switch to Penns ultra platinum high mileage will a moly additive (with a catch can). Low miles with less idling I change around 7500k and change at 5000k-7000k after I go over 100K on the Odometer. People on the forums are recommending Redline 5w-30 and say the (lifter i assume) tick disapears.
@@ReignitedAuto that would be great if you did a video.
If you want to see the very latest video I have on this subject you can check it out here! kzhead.info/sun/qtSlaMWSoIKBY30/bejne.html
Thank you so much for this video, I have a 2012 Charger Rt and I just reached 99k miles and it just now came up I had a P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire and changed spark plugs and everything, had springs and everything looked at but they couldn’t think of anything but to change the camshaft and lifters so now I’m going to have to save up and get it replaced
You mentioned shorty headers. Are there any that are easier to install than others? I've read a few reviews but who really knows better than a tech that does it for a living! Thanks for all the great info!!
How much of these issues do you really think is from poor maintenance? Just wondering.
My 300c hemi 5.7 2014 it's has a chirping sound. Ever couple sec it will chirp, mechanic said even if I fix lifters 6months later the bottom will go bad. What should I do
@ROBJUDAH ABIR that's someone who's trying to cover themselves if something happens down the line. There is potential for something like that to happen if enough metal has gone through the engine, but it really comes down to how badly the camshaft is damaged. If it's caught early enough there's no problem at all just replacing the cam/lifters.
Good info! Mine ticks from the cold start , also i haven’t seen any running issues or anything like that or codes thrown up. It’s been ticking for almost 3 years and no real changes. But that may explain the exhaust smell
i own a 2005 doge ram 1500 4x4 thunderroad edition that i bought brand new to this day and with 169788 miles high way driven every day to work countless fire calls ems calls trips down the interstate to as far and back to florida. 2 months after i bought it i switch to full synthetic oil and when Vpower gas came out and felt the immediate resoponce to it well ive been using both since never had the hemi tic and i just changed the original fuel pump and i have 135000 on the 2nd set of plugs and original coil packs. 1 down fall ive put 4 water pumps on mine!!!!!! and i love your channel youve given me future ideas so please keep them comming AKA DJ
STILL NO ANSWER.👎
Just don't buy a Hemi
Your video is very credible. Thank you for telling everyone the truth.
Great...Great video and explanation. Finally an excellent explanation regarding the exhaust tick. Now I know exactly what I have and why I have the problem. Thanks very much
Appreciate you watching! 👍
Outstanding video! Very informative.
You’re a hero. Thanks for the peace of mind
Great video love the exhaust manifold info. Changing mine, getting longtubes..
I don't have a hemi and never will but this is definitely a good video for those who do!
glad this came up on my feed, great video and explanations, got a new follower,hit the subscribe button half way through, keep up the good work
Appreciate you watching Erik!
Awesome work. Really appreciate your expert comments about the HEMI.
Appreciate you watching Arie!
@@ReignitedAuto It would be great to get the same treatment for the 3.6L FCA Pentastar V6! Plan on doing one in the future? I'm a fan of the Durango, but these engines make me nervous as hell.
@@wavenami I've got a ton of info about the Pentastar, been working on them since they came out, and I'm wanting to do a single cab sport truck twin turbo build with one. But my channel is so heavily slanted toward the Hemi that it's hard to tell if the v6 videos would get any traction.
@@ReignitedAuto If I may, another question. Is the heavy duty engine cooling on the tow package the same or equal to the Hellcat oil pump you mention as "bolt on" engine cooling mod to the HEMI or the Pentastar V6? Could this help prevent the #2 cylinder on the V6 from failing? Thank you.
Hi I have for a long time tried to find the tick in my ram1500 5.7. replaced parts to no avail. listen thru a stethascope and heard a quiet running engine but still wasnt sure. Then on your video you said pull on the heat shield and it came off exactly like your video did. Outstanding. Now I can repair it knowing for sure thats the problem and not a rocker or lifter etc. Thanks soo much.
Good news Harry! And thank you for watching 👍
Good show! Wish I'd have seen this a while back. I've got a 2019 Ram 1500, that I have been following the oil life monitor's recommendations - to a point. I haven't driven it over ~10,000 miles between changes. It's now got 38,000 miles on it, and I'm about to change it again (20% oil life still showing.) I run full synthetic. Hope I haven't done any real damage. Subscribed.
This one of most comprehensive and fact-based engine videos I've ever watched. I admit I might not (holey?) completely understand the (hole?) entire prep-h joke at 23:57, however I did watch those few seconds about 8 times.
Great video very informative, ive rebuilt these motors several times and what ive found is that installing a high flow oil pump is a great way to keep proper cooling but plain and simple the most important thing out of everything is on time oil changes
It's so funny I haven't even watched the whole video before commenting and you talked about a high volume oil pump us dodge guys know our way around a hemi, what I haven't been able to figure out is I bought a 04 5.7 and the left head had a part number 1616 AJ never seen this before the passenger head is a 1616 BA which is your normal hemi head up to 09 I tried doing research but couldn't find anything
Great explanation. Thank you sir👍
I would also suggest doing a Blackstonelabs oil sample test with every or every other oil change. Tons of information about your oil and if you should use a different oil or do oil changes more or less often.
I’m so glad I found this video. This being my first Dodge vehicle, I thought my ‘21 Durango was broken already 😂
Man learn so much since I’m new to the hemi family bought one yesterday 5.7 has the header issue I’m so relieved
Glad I could help, and thank you for watching!
@@ReignitedAuto thanks man keep up the great work it acutely has the tick when first start but it’s ever time then goes away after 15-20 sec I think it’s the lifter rod issue you were talking about intill the oil gets there
I've replaced the broken exhaust manifold studs on 2 hemi trucks and it's not a bad job, I've seen this issue on the ford EcoBoost engines also where the manifold was warped so bad that it was shaped like a banana! Another great informative video, thank you!
Yes it happened to my 3.5 EcoBoost. Cost quite a lot to fix. But the engine has been a pile since day 1 lol.
Thank you so much for this video. It has been tremendously helpful I will start with the exhaust and go from there :)
Awesome video answers alot of questions
Great video man! Randomly came across it and had to check it out(i have an 09 6.1 Challenger) cuz I've heard a bunch about this subject and you gave me a lot of great info! Do you have any vids on 6.1s specifically cuz I'd love to check out everything I can about them so I can be ready for anything to come with mine lol mines got 122k and runs amazing but I know that won't last forever 😂
Thank you for the great informative video. I am a subscriber and appreciate all your videos and knowledge. I have always been a fan of the Ram truck with the Hemi. Yesterday I just went and purchased a used 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7 Hemi with 126K miles. I hear all about that infamous Hemi tick and yes I was hesitant on buying a Hemi because of that. So far as I can hear my Ram hasn't shown sign of ticking. Do you think it is best to just swap out the oil pump to the Hellcat pump and also replace headers /bolts ASAP? Or wait until I can definitely hear the ticking noise. I can't do the service my self, but will have to have a shop do it.
Great Great video. Very informative. My thought with the trucks having the exhaust manifold bolts breaking more then any other. There is no exhaust hangers or supports for the heavy Y PIPE, CATS, and MANIFOLDS other then the manifold bolts. The first hanger or support is at the muffler. All the flex in all the exhaust piping that is supported by the manifold bolts. And the trucks have a longer y pipe to them rather then the cars with a very small y pipe.
Dude ! Thanks so much!!! I am so relieved!
Thanks for the great video I hear a lot of guys talking about switching to 5W-30 and was just wondering your thoughts on this topic. For example I watched a video and the producer said the main reason for 5W-20 is for better gas mileage, and that 5 W 30 provides better protection
Just wanna say im planning on getting a used 300C Hemi next year thats why i pay attention to these kind of videos, and honestly im really getting nervous bout the dreaded Hemi tick, currently own a 2.7 V6 300C