View Single Post
Old 20-12-2015, 12:35 PM   #17
Maka
Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
 
Maka's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
Posts: 4,076
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Embodiment of the AFF spirit in his efforts with ACP. 
Default Re: AU i6 & V8 engine oil, what are you using & are you happy with it?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill M View Post
I also have the brief tac sound on start up usually when the oil is getting close to it's drain time. Had it since new and according to Ford is was/is a lazy lifter and that was 14 years ago with no change better or worse. I use Everyday Driving 10W-30 Penrite at present.

cheers

Bill
Hi Bill & thanks for the info mate, very much appreciated! Maybe the Nulon is worn out already (only around 3800km on it though!) because it had to work harder, 30 weight being not enough for my hot summer conditions & now at startup the starting viscosity is at 3 perhaps? Mmm,

cheer's, Maka
__________________
Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792

Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007)
Maka is offline   Reply With Quote