what oil to use with slap ??

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29 September 2009, 10:17 PM

rig-pig

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what oil to use with slap ??

ok people i have a my98 uk turbo and a very small amount of piston slap 1st thing in the morning but the question is what oil to use 10/40 semi synthetic or another semi or fully synthetic
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29 September 2009, 10:20 PM

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This is a job for opie oils.

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29 September 2009, 10:35 PM

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Oil type, or grade won't make any difference to piston slap.

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29 September 2009, 11:49 PM

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as above. just live with it. mine slaps. it really doesnt bother me anymore.

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30 September 2009, 08:58 AM

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i know it wont make any difference to the slap only an engine re-build will sort that but whats the best oil to use with these symptoms ?

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30 September 2009, 12:28 PM

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Some people use the Silkolene Pro S 10w-50 to try and keep the noise down. You wont get rid of it, it will just mask the noise a little.

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03 October 2009, 12:06 PM

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could i use 10w-60 fully synthetic as my m8 works in a motorbike garage and can get me it at trade price
any help is appreciated
craig

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what oil to use with slap ??

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