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Mike GSi

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11th Jun 09 at 17:45

Im currently using the GM 10w40 at the moment but after about 10-15 mins of driving i start to get a tap (lifter) its had new lifters on the rebuild. could this be because of too thin/thick oil or lack of oil pressure?

AM i using the wrong oil?

[Edited on 11-06-2009 by Mike GSi]

adam2598

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11th Jun 09 at 17:54

i use that too mate and i dont have any problems. is it definatly gm?

Mike GSi

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11th Jun 09 at 17:54

well its from Vaux and has GM on the container

Col004

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11th Jun 09 at 17:55

Thats what ive always used. 10w40 genuin vauxhall oil. never tapped... your lifters will tap for a couple of drive's if there new. they'll have to bed in mate

Mike GSi

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11th Jun 09 at 17:59

but its silent from cold (start up) but then it starts tapping :S

Nic Barnes

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11th Jun 09 at 18:07

i should use something a lot more sporty but i use genuine gm 10w40 semi synth. i should probably be on 0w90 or something.

cunningham

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11th Jun 09 at 18:25

i use 5w30 castrol magnatec on the redtop and the noisey tappets on cold start dont happen now

SportBoy

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11th Jun 09 at 18:37

always used 10/40 on my xe or let

AdamF

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11th Jun 09 at 18:40

i use 5/40 fully synthetic

Sach

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11th Jun 09 at 18:45

quote:
Originally posted by AdamF
i use 5/40 fully synthetic

Same, I use Shell Helix

R1CH

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11th Jun 09 at 20:11

I always used Shell Helix on my CLET, mainly because Turbo Technics recommended it for there turbo and would not issue a warranty if it wasnt used

Mike GSi

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12th Jun 09 at 09:50

Now going to do an oil change, any other advice?

sand-eel

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12th Jun 09 at 09:53

use something thicker like 10w50 which is thicker @ 100c than 40 stuff

Mike GSi

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12th Jun 09 at 10:01

yeah might go flush it all out and put some thicker oil in it

Ant

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12th Jun 09 at 10:42

i had the same problem turned out to be caused by a cracked valve collet

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