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[Robl21]

Guys once again thanks for all of your help on my previous topic in changing the timing belt. I am on with the gerbox service and handbrakes today....Just looking for some advice really, Since I bought the car on Monday there is a tapety noise coming from the engine, i imagine its lazy/sticking valves/lifters...However, is there a way in which I can make this quieter, i.e specific type of oil which is best?? the car is a 2.2i CDX....I note it is quite common for it to be a bit tappety on start up and for approx 45 seconds until it quietens down a bit....Doesn't completely go away but it does get quieter..Again any help/advice/info would be very gratefully received!!

[davethediver]

Do a few quick oil changes 500-1000miles, good practice if you've just bought the car anyway and maybe chuck in some wynns lifter treatment

Oh and as for which oil GM's very own 10 by 40W will be fine 

[Robl21]

Thanks Dave - just to check is that full or semi synthetic oil mate?

[davethediver]

Semi synthetic is fine and if you get yourself a Trade Card by joining ABS it works out about £40 for 20Ltrs so why use anything else

[Robl21]

Perfect thanks mate....I changed the oil and filter on Monday when I replaced the rocker cover gasket but I have done a couple of hundred miles since then so i'll drop it again tomorrow and replace again with the Wynns stuff....Just looked and Halfrods stock it for £7.99 take it this is the correct gear........

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_203145_langId_-1_categoryId_165750
 
 

[davethediver]

Perfect thanks mate....I changed the oil and filter on Monday when I replaced the rocker cover gasket but I have done a couple of hundred miles since then so i'll drop it again tomorrow and replace again with the Wynns stuff....Just looked and Halfrods stock it for £7.99 take it this is the correct gear........

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_203145_langId_-1_categoryId_165750
 
 

Yeah thats the stuff

[Robl21]

Thanks mate...Just an after thought to anyone really.....I was thinking of using Castrol Magnatec and doing another oil and filter change tomorrow....Has anybody tried Magnatec on their Omega if so, is it anygood?? What should I try 10/40 - 5/40 etc etc....

[Martin_1962]

Thanks mate...Just an after thought to anyone really.....I was thinking of using Castrol Magnatec and doing another oil and filter change tomorrow....Has anybody tried Magnatec on their Omega if so, is it anygood?? What should I try 10/40 - 5/40 etc etc....

Just stick with Vauxhall Semi Synthetic.

Castrol make grease. Noone I know uses their oil.

Esso and Mobil were recommended years ago.

GM oil is fine for Omegas

[Robl21]

Thanks mate....I don't have a trade card yet, where is the best place for me to buy the GM 10/40 semi syn oil in the morning?

[Martin_1962]

Thanks mate....I don't have a trade card yet, where is the best place for me to buy the GM 10/40 semi syn oil in the morning?

See if a member is local to you with a trade card

[Robl21]

Thanks guys for the suggestions....I now have a trade card and WOW!! what a difference in price for the oil.....Just been to VX and got 5 litres of 10/40w semi syn and a new filter for £15!!!

If any members in Bolton or the general Lancashire area need access to my trade card please do contact me as you are all more than welcome.....

Now to go and get it dropped and changed etc!!

[Andy B]

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Now to go and get it dropped and changed etc!!

 .......... I'd put it off till later/tomorrow - it's piddling down now. 

[Robl21]

Ha ha....Good shout....Brightening up a bit now so hopefully do it later....If not I'll do it in the garage!!

[Kevin Wood]

Sorry to hear that. We're basking in sunshine daaan saaf.

[Andy B]

Ha .....If not I'll do it in the garage!!

You can get a car into your garage?