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Epping, Sydney
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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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Banned user
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ADELAIDE - The Drift City
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Start up noise - oil issues?
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Sun, 27 July 2003 23:23
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high pitched whine for a few seconds and then stops?
sounds like slipping belts to me!
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Start up noise - oil issues?
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Mon, 28 July 2003 04:07
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hmmm.. really... that would be a tension issue most likely I presume. I had the t-belt changed lik 6 months ago. suprising.
Next time it does it (only at cold early morning starts) I will try and listen to see if it is the belts
Thx man Rob
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near chris and murray vic
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Start up noise - oil issues?
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Thu, 31 July 2003 13:09
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could it be the starter motor?
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Toymods Board Member
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
September 2002
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Re: Start up noise - oil issues?
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Thu, 31 July 2003 22:03
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RobST162
Rob, start up rattle is perfectly normal on cold/normal morning's for a second or two. It's nothing to worry about. The first VW golf GTi had startup noise from the factory.. even quotes it in the hand book!!! A lot of cars do it.
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: Start up noise - oil issues?
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Sat, 02 August 2003 12:36
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yeah but rattle = extra wear as the parts knock together yeah?
that can't be good. I am not contradicting you, 'cause I am no expert, but things knocking together can't be exactly awesome.
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