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Tappets and Oil

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:42 pm
by Rj-Fto
Hey guys,

Wondering what type/brand of engine oil to use? I have searched around for topics mentioning about 5W/30 or 10W/30...Density..Synthetic..

Donno what they mean!!!..

I am having tappets noise during cold startup..Have to top up my oil..or probably flush the engine oil(if it is easy to do so) to check if the tappets become quieter...

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Rj

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:43 pm
by Rj-Fto
FYI

I have checked this DIY(GR TAPPETS)...this would be stage two..if the oil change does not do the trick..

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... pic&t=7258

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:56 pm
by I8A4RE
Changing oil may help slighty but will not get rid of the noise completely, you will need to adjust tappets :D

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:56 pm
by Rj-Fto

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:25 pm
by TA
Is your FTO a GR or GPX?