Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.173.114) on December 24, 1999 at 18:45:37:
In Reply to: Oil Question??? posted by Craig Selvey on December 23, 1999 at 18:28:29:
:As Charlie send stick with the 5/30 that's what your car is designed for. Colder temps mean the metals especially aluminum shrink down smaller and it only takes a few .001" of a inch to rattle. The oiling system is setup for 5/30. stick with it. You have a lot of miles.
I have a question about my "daily driver", but I am sure everybody can benefit from the answer.
: I drive a 1995 Ford Aspire (OK, OK...get up off the floor). It has 145,000 miles on it. The engine is starting to "rattle" a little bit when I first start the car. I think with the miles, that the engine is geeting a little "loose" with wear.
: I was wondering what you would recommend as far as motor oil for this 4 cyl car with this many miles on it. I have been using 10W30 Valvoline Semi-Senthetic, but somebody recommend using a 15W40 oil.
: I guess I am ignorant when it comes to oil "weights" and was wondering what I should use. Keep in mind, it gets cold here in Indiana.