Oil or not

[freeway29]

First thing in morning start my VS ecotech V6 up and get a noise like tappets or something last only about 15 seconds, the car has done 260,000 and goes great and im using NULON 15-40 OIL so is the iol or what thanks.

[VR028]

i always thought it was normal for the 1st few seconds. my car did that for a few minutes so i used nulon lifter free and it fixed it right up. only makes noise for about 5-10 seconds now. maybe give that a go

[FstStig]

Should be using 20w-50.

[deanos70]

ive been using 20-50 and get a bit of a rattle at start up
was thinking of switching to 10-50 for better flow at start up

[Brett_jjj]

I use penrite HPR15 which is a semi synthetic 15W-60 oil,Its a bit thinner at cold startup for better flow,but also stays a bit thicker at high temps for better protection in our hot aussie summers....

[freeway29]

I use penrite HPR15 which is a semi synthetic 15W-60 oil,Its a bit thinner at cold startup for better flow,but also stays a bit thicker at high temps for better protection in our hot aussie summers....

thanks for all the info people

[deanos70]

I use penrite HPR15 which is a semi synthetic 15W-60 oil,Its a bit thinner at cold startup for better flow,but also stays a bit thicker at high temps for better protection in our hot aussie summers....

i saw that on their site as well
think i might grab some on the weekend and give it a try
cheers

[Brett_jjj]

Ive used it for a couple of years now,and its good oil..And its not too expensive.Id really like to use a full synthetic oil like mobil 1,but its just too expensive for me to buy regularly..I change my oil and filter every 5000 k's.

[delcowizzid]

change brand of filter ryco's and another brand the anti drain back valves have issues and cause rattle on startup due to the filter emptying overnight

[deanos70]

delco i have been using ryco
any brand in particular you would recomend

[tezza]

Genuine Holden filter, they are not expensive.

[GTP 85]

I have had good results with HPR15. Used Valvoline Durablend 15w40 semi synthetic for as long as i can remember in my cammed v6. Thought i'd try HPR15 as the lifters would get a bit noisey after a thrashing. Now i wouldnt go back to valvoline

[VR028]

I have had good results with HPR15. Used Valvoline Durablend 15w40 semi synthetic for as long as i can remember in my cammed v6. Thought i'd try HPR15 as the lifters would get a bit noisey after a thrashing. Now i wouldnt go back to valvoline

thats interesting i actually did that the opposite way around to what you did. i didnt notice any difference though so i stuck with valvoline as i can get it cheaper. maybe v8's are different