Does Your LS Suffer Lifter Tick? 

Look, we all love our LS engines. In fact, many of us posit that the LS engine is the best engine ever created. That said, our favorite V8, like any other mechanical creation, does include certain nuances and, dare we say, flaws. One of those nuances that could potentially lead to major flaws is lifter tick. But fear not, friends, as the pros at Hot Shot’s Secret have debuted a remedy that’s both effective and easy to use.

Hot Shot’s Secret, the fastest-growing high-performance lubricant brand in the USA, has recently introduced a product called Tick Fix + Protect. Tick Fix + Protect is an oil enhancer that addresses the root cause of valvetrain noise and hydraulic lifter malfunction in gasoline-powered vehicles. By targeting damaging conditions found in engines with start/stop systems, Displacement on Demand, Active Fuel Management, and hybrid technology, the additive promotes quieter operation while providing a smoother idle, improved power, and improved reliability. Best of all, implementation is easy: enthusiasts can simply replace a quart of their regular oil with Tick Fix + Protect during regular oil change intervals. 

Lifter tick occurs when varnish accumulates on your engine’s inactive lifters. The lifters are inactive because systems like Displacement on Demand and Active Fuel Management reduce oil flow depending on how many cylinders the engine is firing. As varnish accumulates on the deactivated lifters, they begin to operate out of time, not only creating tick but also increasing the risk of failure. Tick Fix + Protect simultaneously cleans deposits while reducing engine wear by up to 30% compared to untreated engines running full synthetic motor oil.    

Formulated with Hot Shot’s FR3 nanotechnology and an additive package that’s compliant with GM’s latest dexos1 GEN 3 full synthetic engine oil specification, Tick Fix + Protect adds extra lubricity and detergency to your vehicle’s oil to safely clean lifters over time. While it resolves most issues with the first treatment, best results are achieved when Tick Fix + Protect is used with every oil change. It’s important to note that Tick Fix + Protect will not dilute or supplant oil chemistry, instead enhancing your engine’s protection. 

Hot Shot’s Secret recommends replacing one regular quart of oil with Tick Fix + Protect in 4 to 8-quart systems during regular oil change intervals. Tick Fix + Protect is available now at the Hot Shot’s Secret website, and will soon be available through Amazon and authorized dealers.