97 Rodeo 2wd 2.6L 4cyl 5sp
Normally: 5w30 Penzoil
Middle of LR summer:10w30 (It does break 100 deg here)
Currently: Synthetic 5w30 (WalMart ran out of the regular stuff that day)
If I understand what "tick" is, I only notice it at start-up after the fan noise dies down. I'll have to pay attention before I shut it off next time.
I must say that "liquid ball-bearings" is the stupidest motto I've ever heard. McDonalds' "I'm lovin it" comes in a close second.