# Help~Engine Ticking BAD

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-engine-ticking-bad/245142>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [July 1, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-engine-ticking-bad/245142 "2009-07-01T06:27:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-engine-ticking-bad/245142/156 "2009-07-02T10:12:36Z")

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> [@Why my bf \> yours](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-my-bf-yours/20105/20):
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> The engine only has like what, 30-40k? on it. Seafoam probably won’t make a huge difference. And I doubt it will fix the ticking she had. Just let the dealer fix it and be done with it.

I agree. But if it’s a sticking lifter, a fuel additive COULD fix it. It probably won’t, but it could.

However, if it’s the TSB she posted on Page 5, then the dealer should definitely have a look. Maybe they can add her year car to the list.

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