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Noticed a huge difference in engine noise after switching oil viscosities

Honestly, I ran 10W-30 in my 2004 Silverado for like 5 years and just dealt with the lifter tick. Switched to 5W-40 last month after a buddy at the shop in Nashville told me to try it, and the ticking is almost gone now. Anyone else had a similar result from just changing oil weight?
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the_robin
the_robin12d ago
Yeah @the_viola is right, thicker oil can really help with that. I ran 10W-30 in my old Silverado for years and the lifter tick drove me nuts. Switched to Rotella T6 5W-40 and it damn near disappeared after about a week of driving. That extra viscosity seems to cushion the lifters just enough to quiet them down. Did you notice any difference in cold starts though?
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abby_cooper
How many miles were on that Silverado when you switched? Did you notice any leaks from the thicker oil?
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the_viola
the_viola12d ago
Makes sense, thicker oil quiets those old lifters right up.
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