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1987 300TD OM603 lifter noise...will synthetic help

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04-19-2017, 02:08 PM

Maxbumpo

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Mobil 1 synthetic oils have a reputation for reducing / eliminating lifter noise, but it takes a few thousand miles.

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04-19-2017, 02:52 PM

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Mobil 1 synthetic oils have a reputation for reducing / eliminating lifter noise, but it takes a few thousand miles.

Thank you. Is 0W40 or 5W40 acceptable with the synthetic?

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