[Kenth]

Ticking lifters are the result of too thick oil not filling the lifters fast enough, at least at cold starts.
Check the owners manual for correct viscosity.
No magic involved.

[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by Kenth

Ticking lifters are the result of too thick oil not filling the lifters fast enough, at least at cold starts.
Check the owners manual for correct viscosity.
No magic involved.

What does the "owners manual" from the 1960s have to do with anything considering the advancements in oil tech? As long as you are not dealing with very cold temps on a regular basis you can have good results with 10-30, 1040, 15-40, 20-50 or even straight 30WT.
I have never as much as spun a rod bearing in 40 years and used them all with excellent success. Thing about 30WT, its always 30WT even after many miles/time. Same can not be said for multi weights.
For the vast majority, the most important thing about your oil is just picking a good one and changing it.
No magic involved with oil.

[Kenth]

Originally Posted by Dragncar

What does the "owners manual" from the 1960s have to do with anything considering the advancements in oil tech? As long as you are not dealing with very cold temps on a regular basis you can have good results with 10-30, 1040, 15-40, 20-50 or even straight 30WT.
I have never as much as spun a rod bearing in 40 years and used them all with excellent success. Thing about 30WT, its always 30WT even after many miles/time. Same can not be said for multi weights.
For the vast majority, the most important thing about your oil is just picking a good one and changing it.
No magic involved with oil.

I was referring to the viscosity of engine oil, and considering your findings i guess you must have peaked in an owners manual at least once.
Cheers!