M50 noisey lifters when hot?

[bmwrp8]

Castrol Magnatech 10w - 40w

try using 15w-50w or 20w-50 and see if it goes away... but i use the same oil as you in all my bmw even the m54 but no ticks. wouldn't hurt also if you check your chain and vanos too it''s better to know the problem while it's in its early stage

[Aussie525i]

Thanks. I am going to try Mobil 1 5w-50, and see if that makes any change. I will let you know what happens. What do you think about additives, such as Nulon lifter cleaner??? Not sure if I want to put stuff like that in the engine?

[bmwrp8]

Thanks. I am going to try Mobil 1 5w-50, and see if that makes any change. I will let you know what happens. What do you think about additives, such as Nulon lifter cleaner??? Not sure if I want to put stuff like that in the engine?

umm..my personal opinion I'd stay away from additives