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Nov 24, 2025 | 12:27 PM

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windhund116

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Originally Posted by Jwong712

Yeah, from my previous research it seemed to be normal and harmless. Billman even said so, but just needed a little more up-to-date info to ease my mind.

Maybe use whatever oil you usually use. Check for an increase in oil lost. Get a periodic (like annual) oil sample.

I'd prolly warm up the car until the skirt noise stops, before any hard driving.

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Nov 24, 2025 | 12:31 PM

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Jwong712

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Originally Posted by windhund116

Maybe use whatever oil you usually use. Check for an increase in oil lost. Get a periodic (like annual) oil samples.

Thankfully no oil consumption, it was my first oil change on the car since I bought it. Don't know what oil the previous owner used, so I guess it'll be a mystery. Haha

Nov 24, 2025 | 01:11 PM

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Thankfully no oil consumption, it was my first oil change on the car since I bought it. Don't know what oil the previous owner used, so I guess it'll be a mystery. Haha

Pick your own oil De Jour! I've used Mobil One 5W-30 (Full Synthetic).