R Rogerb3116 Joined Jul 20, 2020 Messages 55 Jul 7, 2022 #1 I am looking for the thinnest 0w30 syn oil I can buy to stop lifter clatter on start up. Is any major brand thinner than the rest?
I am looking for the thinnest 0w30 syn oil I can buy to stop lifter clatter on start up. Is any major brand thinner than the rest?
K kschachn Joined Dec 26, 2005 Messages 27,984 Location Upper Midwest Jul 7, 2022 #2 Rogerb3116 said: I am looking for the thinnest 0w30 syn oil I can buy to stop lifter clatter on start up. Is any major brand thinner than the rest? Click to expand... Why would you think that will stop lifter clatter on start up? Film thickness equals quiet, not the other way around. And the winter rating within a grade isn’t going to make much difference. When cold all oil is thick and has a high MOFT.
Rogerb3116 said: I am looking for the thinnest 0w30 syn oil I can buy to stop lifter clatter on start up. Is any major brand thinner than the rest? Click to expand... Why would you think that will stop lifter clatter on start up? Film thickness equals quiet, not the other way around. And the winter rating within a grade isn’t going to make much difference. When cold all oil is thick and has a high MOFT.
R Rogerb3116 Thread starter Joined Jul 20, 2020 Messages 55 Jul 7, 2022 #3 Because when I put thin oil in it the clatter does not last as long
K kschachn Joined Dec 26, 2005 Messages 27,984 Location Upper Midwest Jul 7, 2022 #4 What vehicle is this and what engine? What thin oil are you using now that keeps it quieter? Also what’s you’re typical starting temperature?
What vehicle is this and what engine? What thin oil are you using now that keeps it quieter? Also what’s you’re typical starting temperature?
R Rogerb3116 Thread starter Joined Jul 20, 2020 Messages 55 Jul 7, 2022 #5 I am just looking for a thin oil
K kschachn Joined Dec 26, 2005 Messages 27,984 Location Upper Midwest Jul 7, 2022 #6 Yeah okay. A 20-grade then.
B BornSlippy Joined Sep 8, 2021 Messages 327 Location Ontario Canada Jul 7, 2022 #7 Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy | Mobil™ Motor Oils Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy low viscosity motor oil is engineered to help improve fuel economy. www.mobil.com
Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy | Mobil™ Motor Oils Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy low viscosity motor oil is engineered to help improve fuel economy. www.mobil.com
R Rogerb3116 Thread starter Joined Jul 20, 2020 Messages 55 Jul 7, 2022 #8 kschachn said: Yeah okay. A 20-grade then. Click to expand... As I said, 0w30
M M56959 Staff member Joined May 31, 2013 Messages 1,962 Location AZ, USA Jul 7, 2022 #9 Folks if you ask a question you may have members asking questions. Thats called a conversation. Refusing to answer legitimate questions means this ends here
Folks if you ask a question you may have members asking questions. Thats called a conversation. Refusing to answer legitimate questions means this ends here