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97 Cavalier valves ticking and oil grade?


Kansas88
03-10-2005, 02:27 PM
Is it recommended to use SAE 5W 30 oil and why? I've been using 10W 30. My valves have been ticking louder than usual but I have not found any oil leaks or can the gas grade affect engine performance?
Any response helpful, thanks. Kansas88

Classicrocjunkie
03-10-2005, 02:47 PM
in the winter you should use the 5w-30 and summer 10W-30 is fine. This is when it starts up in the cold correct?

evictor
03-10-2005, 05:19 PM
Just an FYI....

I was at Menards today (a large chain store in the Midwest) The have Quaker State Peak Performance for only .69 per quart. All Grades

Kansas88
03-11-2005, 11:28 AM
in the winter you should use the 5w-30 and summer 10W-30 is fine. This is when it starts up in the cold correct?Thanks for your relpy, yes the valves "chatter" at start up in colder weather then quiet down after a while.

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