|
Re: motor oils
Quote:
Originally Posted by truckin 79
I have heard thinner oils help with better gas mileage as well but has anyone else noticed how much newer vehicles tick. I can not tell you how many newer cars I have stood by and heard a tick.
|
Thats the high pressure fuel pump usually. Remember everything is direct injection with a couple thousand PSI of fuel pressure, run by a mechanical fuel pump on the engine.
We also hear it a lot with purge valves that get a little older, usually on Mercedes stuff.
__________________
-78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle.
-98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes.
-02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front
-CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis
DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.
|