Ticking . . . Update . . .

[Marlon]

I had the same problem in winter. Switched the oil and got some Millers on the recommendation of Mr Wilks. It's a lot thicker so it doesn't drain out as much/fast. Worked a treat!

Interesting - thanks for that, I might buy the Millers and give it to the Indy
How many litres does it take?

 

[Scooba_Steve]

RTFM lad

6.5 L exactly - I'm not sure I'd switch to something thicker at low temps as on start I want it flowing.

 

[Marlon]

Went to Manchester yesterday - motorway blast
Just started her up this morning cold and no ticking

Thinking back - when I recorded the loud ticking it was on a Friday after 5 days of short commutes and no evening drives. Seems to fit with the diagnosis given in this post.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

It's the short trips that do it, as long as it goes I'd not worry too much about it.

 

[mr wilks]

Lots of different specs to choose from Colin but something like this will be fine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6L-Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-LongLife-ECO-5w30-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-6-Litre-/152219444752?hash=item2370fc6610:g:OdEAAOSwdGFY3oMx
Its not any thicker its the qualities of the oil to function from cold & also at high temps that Millers seem particularly good at
Both of which scenarios are probably the times when decent oil is earning its money :wink:

 

[Stuartt]

Of course you could always leave earlier for work and take the scenic route and the same on the way home. Avoids the short commute then :wink:

Stuart

 

[Marlon]

Of course you could always leave earlier for work and take the scenic route and the same on the way home. Avoids the short commute then :wink:

Stuart

To be honest we often drop the roof and whiz off to Lytham after work for a walk along the beach, but I recall last week was just work and back for 5 days.

 

[Marlon]

Lots of different specs to choose from Colin but something like this will be fine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6L-Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-LongLife-ECO-5w30-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-6-Litre-/152219444752?hash=item2370fc6610:g:OdEAAOSwdGFY3oMx
Its not any thicker its the qualities of the oil to function from cold & also at high temps that Millers seem particularly good at
Both of which scenarios are probably the times when decent oil is earning its money :wink:

Cheers Andy, I will buy it and give to the Indy on Friday

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Worth a try, didn't realise it was the same viscosity, except you'll need another 500ml.

 

[Marlon]

Been out for a spin, recorded this afterwards - no ticking
- recorded in the same position and location as the 'ticking' audio from Friday

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2nPpFT21hRyVElJLVI4dExBTDg/view?usp=sharing

. . . . . . I'll shut up now about me ticking

 

[Ewazix]

Been out for a spin, recorded this afterwards - no ticking
- recorded in the same position and location as the 'ticking' audio from Friday

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2nPpFT21hRyVElJLVI4dExBTDg/view?usp=sharing

. . . . . . I'll shut up now about me ticking

Still doesn't sound right to me, chirping noises like a disgruntled budgie trying to nest in there somewhere. I think this could be your problem :wink:

 

[RickRob]

Drive further and faster!

 

[Marlon]

Been out for a spin, recorded this afterwards - no ticking
- recorded in the same position and location as the 'ticking' audio from Friday

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2nPpFT21hRyVElJLVI4dExBTDg/view?usp=sharing

. . . . . . I'll shut up now about me ticking

Still doesn't sound right to me, chirping noises like a disgruntled budgie trying to nest in there somewhere. I think this could be your problem :wink:

audio on the mobile always sounds crap - believe me its ticking over nicely

 

[GreyZed]

Is this the correct Millers oil for the N52?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-LongLife-5w-30-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litres-5L/181817365327?hash=item2a5528d34f:g:NjoAAOSw3ydVuKE~

 

[GreyZed]

Or is it this one...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-Longlife-ECO-5w30-Engine-Oil-7-Litres-7706-7l/401412655279?epid=1942021158&hash=item5d760f08af:g:~lQAAOSwZkNZv7YK

:rtfm: :scratchhead:

 

[Marlon]

Your second link, this is the one I bought:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils-NANODRIVE-EE-LongLife-ECO-5w-30-Full-Synthetic-Engine-Oil-5-Litre/161603366356?hash=item25a04fadd4:g:WbQAAOSwe-FU4c7d

 

[paulgs1000]

Glad to read it's resolved Marlon