Sorry that this has been covered before (I'm lazy )

What are the recommendations re the 'thicker' oil for 61k uk car please ?

As I remember, dealers tend to use a 'thin' oil for whatever reason, I have seen some of the thicker oils quoted in a bid to supress the rattly lifter noise.

Thanks in advance

 

What you need is a tin of that "motor up" stuff you always see advertised on Sky

(tounge firmly in cheek)

Edited to say, sorry, I couldn't resist it

[Edited by pob on the job - 9/25/2002 7:44:43 PM]

 

Mmmmm, sky you say

 

A noisy UK99 car with 61k....A car with solid lifters at that low milage rattling?? Are you sure oil is going to make any difference?

 

get it reshimmed

 

Thanks for that, its not really 'rattly' just the usual tapping from the lifters

I'll get it shimmed when I re-build the engine

Cheers for now.

 

Hi MD, Ive read a few of the 'SCARY' threads and general concensus was Castrol RS 10w60 or Motul 300 comp 10w40, Silkolene pro race... 0w 0r 5w are too thin, a succesful Rally prep company here in ireland (TTI) use RS 10w60 in all there rally cars which is good enuff for me

hope this helps...

Cheers