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Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Start up noise - oil issues?
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Sat, 26 July 2003 14:09
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I know this topic has been done to death, but I have searched and read all previous threads.. so bear with me here 
I used to run Mobil Synth S in my 3sge tvis and like it, but then they changed their viscosity from a 15-50 to 10-45 or 10-something, and frankly, 10W is too runny for my older (200,000k) 3sge.
So I changed to Mobil XHP at the recommendation of my boss where I work at the servo. XHP is a semi synthetic and is a 15-40.
I don't think it works as well, but I can't really go runnier than a 15. I won't put a 20W in because of the multi-valves.
Add to this that in the mornings my car has a good rattle for a second or so, and sometimes makes a high-pitched whine for a little bit. (very bizzare methinks - cam issues?)
I have only been noticing these recently, but perhaps the cold weather + a crappier oil has exaggerated this issue.
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To avoid the rattle and maybe sus out this whine I was thinking of finding like a Penrite or Shell 15-50 oil. Synthetic is poss. Is this right? Any ideas appreciated dudes
cheers - Rob
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