wait arent VW 505.01 oils group 3 synthetics? I had used ELF 5w40 505.01 in my 87 300D and there was alot of lifter tick with the oil in the engine.

Now im on Amsoil 15w40 synthetic and the engine is smooth at idle. No lifter ticks!

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