Should I worry about the Hemi tick?
Should I worry about the Hemi tick?
If you start to hear a ticking noise in your Dodge Ram, you should take it to a vehicle repair shop or a dealer to have it diagnosed. It could just be that infamous Hemi tick, or it could be something more serious.
Did they fix the Hemi tick?
Short answer, no, RAM didn’t fix the tick as far as I have read. Owner options like what has been written in other threads and a bit above abounds but I believe it’s still there.
Is it bad to idle your Hemi?
Oil pressure at cold idle is high but oil flow might be less than ideal. Thus prolonged idling after cold start could cause the engine to develop a “HEMI” tick not prevent it.
What is high mileage for a 5.7 hemi?
5.7 Hemi engines are good for 250-300 000 miles and more if properly cared for and regular maintenance is carried out.
How much does it cost to replace cam and lifters on a 5.7 hemi?
The average cost for a Dodge Ram 1500 camshaft replacement is between $1,348 and $1,608. Labor costs are estimated between $994 and $1,254 while parts are priced at $354.
Can you let a Hemi idle?
Idle time is not good for these engines. They have to low of oil pressure/flow at the set idle RPM. So keep warm up time to a minimum. Best thing is to let the high idle go down (about 1 min) and then Drive like you have a cup of hot coffee on your dashboard for a while.
How much gas does a 5.7 Hemi use at idle?
According to my Scangauge, my 5.7L uses 0.3 gallons per hour while idling, once engine and transmission are at operating temperature. That’s 42.6 fl oz or just about 2.5 pints of gas.
How many miles can you get out of a 5.7 Hemi motor?
5.7 Hemi engines are good for 250-300 000 miles and more if properly cared for and regular maintenance is carried out. Early models suffered from valve seat issues which was rectified after 2008. It’s not uncommon to find high mileage 5.7 Hemi trucks running around today.
Is Hemi 5.7 a good engine?
Is The 5.7 Hemi A Good Engine? Overall, the 5.7 Hemi is an outstanding engine. It has earned a reputation as a reliable and sturdy workhorse of an engine. If you talk to anyone that owns a vehicle with a 5.7 Hemi engine, they will likely have very few, if any, bad things to say about it.
How long can you drive with bad lifters?
How long can you drive with bad lifters? If your lifters are bad or collapsed, you shouldn’t drive more than 100 miles and you should use those miles to drive your vehicle to the repair shop.
Why does the 5.7 Hemi make a ticking noise?
Now, the key takeaway from the video is that due to the design choices on the 5.7 Hemi, the hydraulic lifters do not get enough lubrication at idle, and especially – extended engine idling periods, like constant stop-and-go traffic.
What does a 2012 Hemi Ram engine sound like?
Well, I drove my 2012 Hemi Ram yesterday & really listened for the engine “sounds” – heard nothing but sweet V-8. The Challenger engine (I’m assuming it is) sounds VERY different. Like someone posted above, sounds like it’s low on oil starting at about 3,000 RPM. There is no ticking at idle & low RPM’s on mine.
Is the 5.7 HEMI gasoline engine a good engine?
The 5.7 Hemi is one of the most popular gasoline engines in North America and it’s pretty reliable for the most part, however, no engine is perfect and the 5.7 certainly has its flaws.
Why does my Dodge Challenger make tick noise?
It may be due to lifters that bleed down too fast and the extra clearance makes the noise. Seems hard to imagine that going in with throttle at 3000 rpm, there would be any chance of hearing the Hemi tick or a lifter tick, for that matter.