Glossary / Engine

lifter

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A lifter is a small part inside an engine that helps open and close the valves. If it makes noise, it might be worn out or not getting enough oil, which can cause problems with the engine.

Technical Definition

A lifter, also known as a tappet or rocker arm follower, is a component in an internal combustion engine that transfers motion from the camshaft to the valve mechanism. When lifters become noisy or fail, it usually indicates wear or oil pressure issues that can affect engine performance.

Hear It Discussed

"...your brother? He had it maybe four years and it had a bad lifter."
Deciding Which Truck Is Better and More Car Repair Questions Answered on Under The Hood Under The Hood show 13:02

"...it's in for is it developed a noisy lifter, we think. And that's, it's quite bad. Like when it's running that driver's side cylinder bank is, you know, you can really hear it."
Cars that just don't change price Car Torque with Matty J 13:20

"…you can drop you can drop a lifter a rocker arm and you know on a work truck…"
Are You Running the Wrong Oil in Your 6.7L Powerstroke? The Diesel Podcast 05:19