Reply To: Lifter tick on my Hemi after oil changes, is this normal?

  • Amelia

    Member
    July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    High quality oil filter on a Hemi genuinely matters more than most people realize. The AFM system on these engines creates pressure spikes that cheap filters handle poorly, and contaminated oil circulating through the lifter bores accelerates exactly the wear pattern you’re worried about.