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Old 05-24-2013, 12:59 AM   #2
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Re: Valve Train Ticking Advice

I would hang tight and keep up a regular quality oil change schedule.

I have the same year & motor as you and about the same mileage. Very robust and reliable vehicle - daily driver (rural not 'burbs).

I change at least quarterly (do quite a lot of towing). Been using Castrol Magnatec 10w-40 for several years. Our air temp range is about -2C to 45C.

A lot of USA folks use the 5w-30 spec - I guess it would depend on locale.

Never had the tick.
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