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| vimo | Feb 18 2012, 06:31 PM Post #1 |
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hey guys, i've noticed this a while ago but when i start my car i hear a ticking noise from the engine. As i accelerate the ticking noise gets louder. The car i drive is a is300. now im not too sure but as far as i know i think its the lifters causing this. I think its because i gave my car into the local mechanic to get it serviced and they used cheap oil. So my main question is how do i get rid of this. mind you the car is up for service again. I was thinking of buying the oil and giving it to the mechanic. what sort of oil should i be using on this car? ive been hearing that Nulon fully synthetic oil is the way to go but wanted your opinions first. Input would be great guys. thanks Vimo |
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| greeneyes | Feb 19 2012, 09:12 AM Post #2 |
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Spend some time reading bobistheoilguy Probably the viscosity has a bigger effect than the oil type and certainly more than the brand name. I use any 10W-40 synthetic. |
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| E910 | Feb 27 2012, 12:39 PM Post #3 |
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You still use 10w-40 after reading BITOG At least you run synthetic & not semi full of VI additives/sludge. I've been converted to 0w-30 not quiet brave enough to try 0w-20 like they all run in the states. I even put 0w-30 in the Mrs black top 20v Carib. Runs much better than it ever did with 10w-40 magnarubbishvimo what grade of oil are you currently running? I'd give Moibil1 5w-30 a try as it'll probably be the easiest to get hold of. |
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At least you run synthetic & not semi full of VI additives/sludge. I've been converted to 0w-30 not quiet brave enough to try 0w-20 like they all run in the states. I even put 0w-30 in the Mrs black top 20v Carib. Runs much better than it ever did with 10w-40 magnarubbish
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