Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Could I get better results from running something other than 5w-30 (mobil1)? I get a lotta valve noise on startup until the engine warms up.
Originally posted by shotwell:
I run Mobil 1 0W-40. Almost no rattle from cold, even in cold weather. Good lubrication when it's warm.
All of my valve noise went away when I switched to this grade. I run it about 10000 miles between changes too.
'98 SVT Contour, in at least 639 pieces 
4 Speed MTX...synchro and shift fork replacement in progress 
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