Now that the weather has changed, the common 1zz valve tapping sound has come back in the matrix. Basically when the outside temp is below 45 or so, the engine makes a tapping sound when accelerating until the engine warms up. This does not happen when it's warm outside no matter how long the car sits.
The car burns zero oil between 5k mile changes with 5w30 MaxLife red bottle. Not even a drop of usage.
Is this an oiling issue? Would moving to a thinner oil help? Car is back specified for 0w30 and 0w20 in addition to the standard recommended 5w30.
The car burns zero oil between 5k mile changes with 5w30 MaxLife red bottle. Not even a drop of usage.
Is this an oiling issue? Would moving to a thinner oil help? Car is back specified for 0w30 and 0w20 in addition to the standard recommended 5w30.