Hot Shot’s Secret has announced the launch of its newest gasoline-engine solution, Tick Fix + Protect Advanced Oil Enhancer with FR3 Nano Technology, aimed squarely at one of the most common—and annoying—issues facing modern V8 owners: valvetrain tick. The product is designed to restore smooth performance, reduce valvetrain noise, and cut engine wear in today’s increasingly complex gas-powered engines.
Lifter tick has become a familiar problem in many LS and HEMI engines, especially those equipped with stop/start systems, Displacement-on-Demand (DOD), Active Fuel Management, and hybrid technology. These systems improve efficiency by temporarily shutting down cylinders, but they also interrupt oil flow to specific lifters. Over time, varnish and deposits can build up, causing lifters to fall out of sync and create the ticking noise many truck and off-road owners dread. Tick Fix + Protect targets these exact conditions, addressing the root cause rather than masking the symptom.
Formulated with a dexos1 GEN 3–compliant additive package and Hot Shot’s Secret’s FR3 Nano Technology, Tick Fix + Protect cleans internal deposits to support proper lifter operation while reducing engine wear by up to 30 percent. The result is a quieter valvetrain, smoother running, improved power, and increased long-term reliability—benefits that matter whether your rig sees daily driving, trail duty, or long tows with a trailer in tow.
“LS Chevy and HEMI owners are quick to tell you about a tick in their lifters,” says Kevin Adams, Vice President of Research and Development at Lubrication Specialties. “These engines are equipped with a system called Displacement on Demand or Active Fuel Management. The system interrupts the flow of oil to certain lifters to temporarily turn your V8 into a V4. Over time varnish builds up in the disabled lifters and causes them to operate out of time. The Tick Fix solves this problem by adding extra lubricity and detergency to the oil so the lifter can be cleaned and restored safely over time. It’s an easy investment in long-term performance and protection.”
Hot Shot’s Secret recommends replacing one quart of standard engine oil with Tick Fix + Protect in engines with 4- to 8-quart oil capacities during a regular oil change. While many engines see improvement after the first treatment, continued use at every oil change is recommended for ongoing protection in any gasoline-powered engine. The formula is designed to enhance, not dilute or disrupt, the chemistry of the host oil.
Tick Fix + Protect is available now at HotShotSecret.com with an MSRP of $19.99 and will soon be offered through select authorized Hot Shot’s Secret dealers and Amazon, giving off-road and performance enthusiasts another tool to keep their engines running quiet, strong, and ready for the next adventure.
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