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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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quiet idle

why is it that when i dont drive the truck for 2+ days it is a lot more quiet until i drive it and it gets warmed up. Is it the valve backlash or do i need some high mileage synthetic oil, maybe a little thicker. i use rotella 10w40 usually.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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You don't need thicker oil. 40 wt at operating temp is just right!

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by trex
why is it that when i dont drive the truck for 2+ days it is a lot more quiet until i drive it and it gets warmed up.
No...your ears are punishing you for denying them from hearing that engine run for a few days.


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