2007 Dodge Charger lifters

2007 DODGE CHARGER
84,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACKIE SHERIDAN
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what causes lifters to fail?
Feb 19, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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AUTOMD
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When I had a lifter problem it always caused by a dirty oil. Hydraulic lifters are machined so closely that just that smallest amount of dirt will cause them to jam in their cylinders. Everytime I rebuild an engine, the first thing I do is dissasemble the lifters the soak it with carb cleaner.
Feb 26, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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