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freeway29

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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.
 

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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
 

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Should be using 20w-50.
 

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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
 

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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....
 

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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
 

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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
 

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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.
 

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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
 

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