Recent content by RedBeard

Thanks for all the information everyone! I hear a lot of mixed feeling on the use of high mileage oils, and was interested to see if it would come as a recommendation here. I was climbing around under the truck after my original post and the only oil leak signs I see any place are at the pan...

Originally Posted By: RichardS Originally Posted By: RedBeard Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Seems a bit contrived to me. Nice try though. Trying to get everyone riled up over something that never happened. My back story and question seems a little contrived to you? Ignore him. He once...

I figured going back to the suggested oil wouldn't cause any issues, or at least not the same as what could come up when someone goes to a thicker oil, but this is a new concept for me. I figured that maybe the guy I picked up the car from was trying to cover up engine issues but then why call...

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Seems a bit contrived to me. Nice try though. Trying to get everyone riled up over something that never happened. My back story and question seems a little contrived to you?

I purchased a 2005 Explorer with a 4.6L with 160,000 miles. I know the recommendations are for 5w20, and that some people have run 5w30 when hitting higher miles. This truck runs really good and sounds good other then on initial startup. At the start I have some mild lifter tick for maybe 20...