I'm running a 1.8 VTi Aerodeck (X reg, 2000) that has done 130,000miles. I have started hearing con-rod bearing noise for the last couple of thousand miles, and am after a thicker than standard oil to quieten the engine down and try and reduce wear as much as possible. I changed my oil to Fuchs Titan 5W-40 at the last change (bought from OPIE) and it made no difference to the noise.
I'm trying to avoid a bottom end rebuild as I want to sell the car on soon.
Could you recommend a thicker grade of oil for this mileage engine?
Oil, some basic advice.
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Hi,
I'm running a 1.8 VTi Aerodeck (X reg, 2000) that has done 130,000miles. I have started hearing con-rod bearing noise for the last couple of thousand miles, and am after a thicker than standard oil to quieten the engine down and try and reduce wear as much as possible. I changed my oil to Fuchs Titan 5W-40 at the last change (bought from OPIE) and it made no difference to the noise.
I'm trying to avoid a bottom end rebuild as I want to sell the car on soon.
Could you recommend a thicker grade of oil for this mileage engine?
Thanks,
Malcolm