I had a little scare. OK a big scare. After driving 1500 miles in 3 days and a ruun on the dyno in Atlanta I parked my CLK55. Got in and started it this week end HOLY S**T!!! My valve train sounded like it was coming apart!!!

In a calm minor panic I rang 3 Benz mechanics I know and trust. A very special thanks goes out to Rich at Benz Werks who was working late and took the time out from his busy schedule talk me down off the cliff.

Needless to say the consensus was carbon had gotten loose and built up on the valves and when the motor cooled etc. etc.

A bottle of Techron in a full tank of gas and a long run on the toll road and all is well. Even quieter then before.

Just a cautionary tale for those with a loud valve train. Try a bottle of Techron.

Owen

 

You had me scared....glad it was all okay.

 

That stuff does wonders, I add a bottle about every 4 tank of fuel.

I have had that happen in the past with my Porsche (May it Rest in Peace)

Very happy it was just a minor issue.

 

Just so you know . Techron / techrolene , Doesn't burn . A heavy doesage. Will clean quite well , but will Wick down pass the rings & delute the oil. . Time for a oil change soon!! My car also Clattered on cold morning start up ,when I was up there. I added some Klotz's , You could smell it on the Dyno Pull ?? Happy Motoring ___PTE___

 

Thanks Patrick, Will do.

-O