Lifter tick in your vehicle stems from issues with the engine's mechanical or hydraulic lifters. Here's what causes this sound and how you can fix it.

The 6.7-liter Cummins diesel has been powering Ram trucks for nearly two decades. One common problem is hydraulic lifter failure, but what years does it affect?

A 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 owner reports a complete engine failure at 77k miles, despite regular dealer service. The owner is questioning whether other 2020 5.3L engine owners have experienced similar ...

This article describes how GM dealers address customer complaints related to valve lifter issues in vehicles equipped with the L84 or L87 V8 engines.

Engine Masters episode 16, presented by Amsoil, will roll you flat with knowledge on roller vs. flat-tappet cams and lifters. At first glance, one might think that the reduced friction of the ...

Now, solid lifters are gone from Honda's mass-production cars/SUVs/minivans. The J35Y6 V6 was Honda's final engine using solid lifters, having been replaced in 2023.

With Crane Cams' hydraulic roller lifters, we are able to amp up this small-block to handle at 8,500 rpm.

GM has issued a service update for 2021 model year full-size trucks and SUVs that are being shipped to dealerships and may be affected by valve lifter problems.

Noisy lifters can wreak havoc on your car and annoy you endlessly. Instead of ignoring them, there are ways to keep them quiet without having to replace them.

Read the Chevy High Performance techniical article on converting a Chevrolet small-block V-8 engine to a hydraulic-roller camshaft.