OCI 5w30 TSC Oil - Now Noisy

[ensoniqman]

Changed out my OCI 2 weeks ago with 5w30 Traveller Full Syn & using a Fram Extra Guard filter. I understand that WP oil products package this brand for TSC. I added 1 quart of 10w30 to make it a little thicker.


Now my 4.7 v-8 (2005 Jeep with 90k original miles) is making 'sloshing' sound like a noisy valve train/chain or possible piston slap?

I've never had this issues with Pennzoil or Havoline HM oil that I've used in the past.


Should I be concerned? Or just dump this 5w30 Traveller and start again? Temps here in summer are from 75 to 105.


EM

 

[Furious]

I would start with changing the oil filter, it could be a filter related problem, if not then I would swap the oil out.

 

[Rand]

10w30 wont make it thicker.

I'm not a believer in oil causing noise, but in your case it might be best to change it again for piece of mind.

 

[kschachn]

A lot going on there. Post a video please.

 

[BAJA_05]

Agreed with changing out the oil filter.

 

[kschachn]

Agreed with changing out the oil filter.

Almost always the cause of any noise.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Doubt it's the oil filter unless he's talking only noisy on an initial cold start-up after sitting for hours (ie, leaking ADBV). If it's always noisy when hot, it's not the oil filter. PD oil pump.

 

[ensoniqman]

FWIW : I used the same filter with the previous OCI...no issues

 

[JustN89]

FWIW : I used the same filter with the previous OCI...no issues

Same exact filter, or just same brand? You can have QC issues from one filter to the next, even with them being the same brand.

 

[ZeeOSix]

FWIW : I used the same filter with the previous OCI...no issues

Are you talking only about initial start-up noise, or noise all the time even when the engine is hot?

 

[kschachn]

FWIW : I used the same filter with the previous OCI...no issues

Post a video of the sound please.

 

[Soft Cars]

I've never had this issues with Pennzoil or Havoline HM oil that I've used in the past.

What does that tell you?

 

[ensoniqman]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Or just dump this 5w30 Traveller and start again?

This is the only thing you can do to test if it's the oil or something else. Leave the current oil filter on the engine - change only the oil back to what was not noisy. That's how you test one variable at a time.

 

[ka9mnx]

Valve train and piston slap noise are quite different.

 

[kschachn]

Valve train and piston slap noise are quite different.

Yes and that’s why a video of the noise is beneficial to any assistance. Otherwise it’s just another “Guess the Problem” thread with vague symptoms and random solutions.

OP please help us out here.

 

[KCJeep]

I believe that engine is spec’d for 10w30 anyway due to shear concerns with the 5w30s of the time. But as mentioned adding a quart of 10w30 did nothing.

I’d be shopping for a thicker 30 grade myself, like a Euro oil.

It’s probably not the oil making the noise but that said I’ve definitely noticed differences between some oils in engine tone, I’d not equate that with anything remotely related to actual engine protection though. Nevertheless a smooth quiet running engine is pleasing to a car guy.

 

[ensoniqman]

Squeaking continued..and later that same week the OEM water pump was starting to leak coolant.

Replaced the pump, both hoses, thermostat, fan clutch and new Hoat coolant.

No more noise & running smooth at idle and on the road. Whodda thunk it?

 

[Chris142]

Squeaking continued..and later that same week the OEM water pump was starting to leak coolant.

Replaced the pump, both hoses, thermostat, fan clutch and new Hoat coolant.

No more noise & running smooth at idle and on the road. Whodda thunk it?

Ya it's not the oil

 

[ZeeOSix]

Squeaking continued..and later that same week the OEM water pump was starting to leak coolant.

The term "squeaking" was never used until now. Valve trains and piston slap doesn't make "squeaking" noises, lol.