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Old 10-23-2007, 11:18 AM   #1
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0w-40 and 10w-40 are the same viscosity when warm.

But the noise happens when the oil is cold...at start-up.
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Old 10-23-2007, 11:31 AM   #2
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But the noise happens when the oil is cold...at start-up.
I believe Porsche qualifies lifter tapping as "normal" on a cold engine. In which case, tapping when warm is when you should be concerned.
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