Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 16:00:07 GMT From: "J. Harris" <jackharrisnospamct-o-cutor.comdamnspam> Subject: Re: Help w/ Engine Rattle '01 9-3SE
> >As for any "sludge" theory, oil & filter changed every 4000 miles; > >synthetic-blend 5W-30. > > > >Thanks in advance and best wishes to all (especially our friends in London). > > Is the oil not specified as 0W-40? > > Malcolm No; 5W-30 full synthetic or blended synthetic is specified. And FWIW, the noise is an A/C compressor about to die (pully wheel loose and rattling each time compressor runs. Time for an Audi/BWM/Acura... Jack