My friend has a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with the 4.0 V6 engine that is known for commonly having timing chain rattle.
Everything was fine with the vehicle until he forgot to change his engine oil for 10k miles. When he checked his oil level, the dipstick was bone dry and the engine developed tiling chain rattle. He changed the engine oil but it did absolutely nothing.
He wants to drive this car until the engine seizes and wants to quiet down the noise.
Would a thicker oil such as a 50 weight help? How about adding Lucas to that oil? Perhaps a straight SAE 50? I haven’t seen a 50 weight sold in locals tires but have seen 10w-40.
Any tips or ideas to keep this damaged engine on the road with less noise?
Thanks
Everything was fine with the vehicle until he forgot to change his engine oil for 10k miles. When he checked his oil level, the dipstick was bone dry and the engine developed tiling chain rattle. He changed the engine oil but it did absolutely nothing.
He wants to drive this car until the engine seizes and wants to quiet down the noise.
Would a thicker oil such as a 50 weight help? How about adding Lucas to that oil? Perhaps a straight SAE 50? I haven’t seen a 50 weight sold in locals tires but have seen 10w-40.
Any tips or ideas to keep this damaged engine on the road with less noise?
Thanks
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