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san rensho · 01-31-2013, 08:05 AM

5w40, and the start up clatter is much better. It hasn't gone away completely, but I'd say its 80% better.

I tried many types of oil, from M1 0w40, M1 15-50, Castrol 5w40, valvoline 20-50 and there was no difference in start up clatter.

I think I'll stick with Redline. Its expensive, but when you look at it the difference in cost is about the cost of a tank of gas.

01-31-2013, 08:05 AM	#1
san rensho Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami florida Posts: 1,591	Just switched to Red Line oil 5w40, and the start up clatter is much better. It hasn't gone away completely, but I'd say its 80% better. I tried many types of oil, from M1 0w40, M1 15-50, Castrol 5w40, valvoline 20-50 and there was no difference in start up clatter. I think I'll stick with Redline. Its expensive, but when you look at it the difference in cost is about the cost of a tank of gas. __________________ Current car 2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black Previous cars 1973 Opel Manta 1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible 1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate 1985 Porsche 944 1989 Porsche 944 1981 Triumph TR7 1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano 1993 Saab 9000