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Old 24th February 2021, 09:48   #9
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I have done another video this morning ... This was after a 15 minute commute, mostly on a dual carriageway at 60mph.
That still sounds like hydraulic tappets to me Rhys and rather a serious case after fifteen minutes at cruising speed.

I'd try Flush Out straight away and new 10W40. If there's zero improvement it could point to a tappet which needs replacing.
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I always change my oil every 6 months ..
OK, but if your mileage in that period exceeds say, 6,000 miles, do it sooner!

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