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I have a 2012 Platinum, 155,XXX miles on it. Stock except for CAI and catch can. About a month ago I started getting the clatter/chatter at start up, it last for a second and then all is fine. We all know what that is the beginning of and the cause.
I set out to research costs and options. About that time I needed an oil change. I went to a new to me shop close by since we've recently moved.
I have used Mobil 1 in the truck since purchasing it last June.
The kid at the counter stated the truck calls for a synthetic blend (they use Castrol), not full synthetic. I questioned that statement but went with his suggestion. He explained that the blend is a little thicker and with the mileage I have the tolerances in the engine are bigger, hence the synthetic blend will be even more effective.
Having said that to say this... the noise at start up is GONE. It has not happened once since that oil change.
Was the damage done? Will it come back? Am I full of sh!t? Was the kid full of sh!t? Who knows... What I do know is that catastrophic noise at start up is no longer present.
I'm happy riding with that until the next surprise...
I set out to research costs and options. About that time I needed an oil change. I went to a new to me shop close by since we've recently moved.
I have used Mobil 1 in the truck since purchasing it last June.
The kid at the counter stated the truck calls for a synthetic blend (they use Castrol), not full synthetic. I questioned that statement but went with his suggestion. He explained that the blend is a little thicker and with the mileage I have the tolerances in the engine are bigger, hence the synthetic blend will be even more effective.
Having said that to say this... the noise at start up is GONE. It has not happened once since that oil change.
Was the damage done? Will it come back? Am I full of sh!t? Was the kid full of sh!t? Who knows... What I do know is that catastrophic noise at start up is no longer present.
I'm happy riding with that until the next surprise...