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Hello Everyone,
I have a 2009 Toyota corolla base w/ 140k miles, auto. It has the cold start rattle, and currently has ST 0w20 synthetic w/ ST oil filter in it. I notice the cold start even occurs in +60 F degree. I was wondering if I can switch to 5w30 to quiet the rattle down or should I just stick w/ what Toyota recommends 0w20 / 5w20. The car drives, and shift just fine, TX weather. If I stick w/ the recommended oil spec, can I add something like Lucas or STP (the ones for low viscosity oil) to help quiet the rattle? If so, can I also be frugal w/ it, like use half of a bottle? Also does it matter at this point whether I use conventional, blend, or synthetic oil? Is there a particular oil brand that sticks longer, slower to drain back to the oil pan? I also noticed when I start my car, my rpm is around 1200 due to 0w20 vs 800 when it had 5w20. Any concern for this?
Thank you for your time and help.
I have a 2009 Toyota corolla base w/ 140k miles, auto. It has the cold start rattle, and currently has ST 0w20 synthetic w/ ST oil filter in it. I notice the cold start even occurs in +60 F degree. I was wondering if I can switch to 5w30 to quiet the rattle down or should I just stick w/ what Toyota recommends 0w20 / 5w20. The car drives, and shift just fine, TX weather. If I stick w/ the recommended oil spec, can I add something like Lucas or STP (the ones for low viscosity oil) to help quiet the rattle? If so, can I also be frugal w/ it, like use half of a bottle? Also does it matter at this point whether I use conventional, blend, or synthetic oil? Is there a particular oil brand that sticks longer, slower to drain back to the oil pan? I also noticed when I start my car, my rpm is around 1200 due to 0w20 vs 800 when it had 5w20. Any concern for this?
Thank you for your time and help.