Why does my Jeep Hemi tick at idle?

Why does my Jeep Hemi tick at idle?

3) the short piston skirt on the hemi causes the piston to rattle in the bores in idle. This is why they add the moly coat to the skirt so that it will quiet down. As the engine gets some miles on it, the piston slap will get louder.

Why does my Jeep Patriot hesitate when accelerating?

Good evening, I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with approx 60k miles on it. Recently the vehicle started to hesitate and buck when accelerating, when coasting and reapplying the gas and especially on hills.

What can I do about the tick on my Hemi?

Just put a “CRD” tag on the rear and turn up the radio. That would be far better for your engine. 😆 Click to expand… 87k now on my Hemi and no ticking sounds. I add 1/2 bottle of Seafoam to the oil 100 miles before every oil change, the other 1/2 in the gas tank.

Why does my Jeep Patriot keep bucking while shifting?

They also lubed and adjusted the transmission shift cable. The bucking incidents happen very frequently and feel like several quick studder between shifting. Long story short I’m frustrated without having no vehicle for a month, the investment of several hundred dollars in repairs and no resolution.

3) the short piston skirt on the hemi causes the piston to rattle in the bores in idle. This is why they add the moly coat to the skirt so that it will quiet down. As the engine gets some miles on it, the piston slap will get louder.

Good evening, I have a 2014 Jeep Patriot with approx 60k miles on it. Recently the vehicle started to hesitate and buck when accelerating, when coasting and reapplying the gas and especially on hills.

They also lubed and adjusted the transmission shift cable. The bucking incidents happen very frequently and feel like several quick studder between shifting. Long story short I’m frustrated without having no vehicle for a month, the investment of several hundred dollars in repairs and no resolution.

Just put a “CRD” tag on the rear and turn up the radio. That would be far better for your engine. 😆 Click to expand… 87k now on my Hemi and no ticking sounds. I add 1/2 bottle of Seafoam to the oil 100 miles before every oil change, the other 1/2 in the gas tank.

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