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fatty m
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I have a 2000 dodge neon es and I keep the oil changed on time (i use premium synthetic oil), always keep up with the maintenance schedule (spark plugs, wires, clean air filter, pcv valve, ect...), and I use gas cleaners and occasionally use a premium gas. Several months ago I noticed my valves were making this tapping noise so I thought tried using oil additives that said it would quiet noisy valves and that didn't work. So my friend suggested to change the oil, even though it wasn't time to do so, and this didn't work either. I use the correct viscosity oil and everything. The noise does not go away after I warm it up and the oil levels are fine. I have looked up other questions similar to this and I noticed many other owners of dodge neon's have a similar problem and they said it was a rocker arm. I also contacted the mechanic I usually go to and he said it may be the rocker arm, although I really don't have the money to get that fixed because he must first diagnose the problem, which already costs a lot, then if it was the rocker arm I am sure it will be quite costly. So if I just ignore it do you think it will get worse or do you think I should get it fixed asap. I am seeking answers with experience. I am sure the DodgeMan will know the answer so if he could answer this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank everyone for your input. 