Originally Posted by JavierH19
Hello everyone, I have an old 05 GMC Sierra 6.0 as a work truck and it has 323k from when I bought it new and it has never had an engine or transmission component replaced other than the alternator. The internals are all original. The engine has developed a small tick about 4 months ago that does goes away when at operating temp.
Would it be a good idea to switch from 5w-30 what I've always used to 10w-30 or 15w-40 universal?. I don't think 20w-50 is necessary but if any of you recommend it I'll try it.
Would the thicker oil at cold temps provide better protection and help the small tick since the coldest it was this year was around 35f. Now it's around 50-70f in jan-feb but the extra thickness couldn't harm could it? and is it possible that too thin oil is bad when it isn't needed? I always thought the thinner the cold oil the better but now I'm not sure since it's not even that cold to begin with.
Given the facts at hand, I think it would be a fool's errand to switch horses mid-stream. I say stick with what you're using now for engine oil.
Personally, I've always thought it was a good idea to dance with the one that brung you, which seams especially applicable in this scenario.
And if none of that is persuasive, I do seem to remember some old philosopher from way back saying something along the lines of, "If it ain't fixed, don't broke it!" (I believe his name was Nuke-fucious, and he lived somewhere down in Texas the best anyone has been able to ascertain.)
Hello everyone, I have an old 05 GMC Sierra 6.0 as a work truck and it has 323k from when I bought it new and it has never had an engine or transmission component replaced other than the alternator. The internals are all original. The engine has developed a small tick about 4 months ago that does goes away when at operating temp.
Would it be a good idea to switch from 5w-30 what I've always used to 10w-30 or 15w-40 universal?. I don't think 20w-50 is necessary but if any of you recommend it I'll try it.
Would the thicker oil at cold temps provide better protection and help the small tick since the coldest it was this year was around 35f. Now it's around 50-70f in jan-feb but the extra thickness couldn't harm could it? and is it possible that too thin oil is bad when it isn't needed? I always thought the thinner the cold oil the better but now I'm not sure since it's not even that cold to begin with.
Given the facts at hand, I think it would be a fool's errand to switch horses mid-stream. I say stick with what you're using now for engine oil.
Personally, I've always thought it was a good idea to dance with the one that brung you, which seams especially applicable in this scenario.
And if none of that is persuasive, I do seem to remember some old philosopher from way back saying something along the lines of, "If it ain't fixed, don't broke it!" (I believe his name was Nuke-fucious, and he lived somewhere down in Texas the best anyone has been able to ascertain.)