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 Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:53 pm |
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Joined: Dec 09, 2010
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Location: bradford
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Hi,
I've just completed an oil and filter change and decided to go for 5w40 instead of my norm 10w40. However now it's running a bit tappy...... Is this ok as I e never used 5w40 before?
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:00 pm |
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Joined: Jun 20, 2012
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Location: West Country
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Double check dip stick level, run about, and check again until it settles
On a 2000 2.0 HDi I switched to 5w40 during winter, and I think I'll stick with it now, no tapping. It's supposed to be more liquid when cold than 10w (hence the lower number 5w), maybe you hear tapping on your engine.
I used to record the before and after oil change engine sound  but never analysed those videos, as simply the difference was ever so faint
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:19 pm |
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Ive checked and run about and re checked levels and they are fine. The engine sound is a bit tappy.... Could this just be cause it's a "thinner" oil?
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:05 pm |
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Joined: Jan 24, 2010
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Location: Hull -or- The World Of Info Code
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If it's a high miler, use a thicker oil, rather than a thinner oil..
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:31 pm |
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It's on approx 144 thousand. I'll run it tonight and tomorrow morning..., if no change I'll put 10w40 back in.
Pity they don't do a fully synthetic 10w40
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:20 am |
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Location: bradford
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I decided to stick it out and the noise has now almost gone. No idea why .
I can report that the car is a bit more .... Let say eager than normal.
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