Originally Posted by demarpaint
I must be the odd man out. I found both Pennzoil and Mobil 1 products to be quiet in my vehicles. I did hear a bit more noise with a well respected boutique oil, both in 0W20 and 0W30... I do prefer a "quieter oil" even though many claim the acoustics have no meaning. If noise indicates metal to metal contact I'd rather not have that.
I feel the same. I'd prefer to use the quieter oil even if it doesn't translate to more wear.
I must be the odd man out. I found both Pennzoil and Mobil 1 products to be quiet in my vehicles. I did hear a bit more noise with a well respected boutique oil, both in 0W20 and 0W30... I do prefer a "quieter oil" even though many claim the acoustics have no meaning. If noise indicates metal to metal contact I'd rather not have that.
I feel the same. I'd prefer to use the quieter oil even if it doesn't translate to more wear.