Mustang GT Coyote engine click or tick solved
04-13-2017, 12:07 PM
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Before and after supercharging my 2013 GT I had a clicking or ticking noise.
When I used the heavier then 5W20 it would happen. You can use 5w20 with a supercharged engine. In fact the crank case was designed for it per one tech at Steeda. There are higher pressures and heat, but the metal in there was designed for a certain type.
Many tech's say to use a heavier oil with supercharged like the Cobra oil, but the Cobra has different internals than the GT
I just plan on changing it more often.
Preventing an engine click or tick has got to be a good thing.
Before and after supercharging my 2013 GT I had a clicking or ticking noise. Not coming from exhaust or injectors. Some think there will be a recall due to the 4th cylinder having an issue.
When I used the heavier 5W50 than 5W20 it would happen. I always use Synthetic. You can use 5w20 with a supercharged engine. In fact the crank case was designed for it per one tech at Steeda. There are higher pressures and heat, but the metal in there was designed for a certain type.
Many tech's say to use a heavier oil with supercharged like the Cobra oil 5W50, but the Cobra has different internals than the GT.
I just plan on changing the oil more often. Using Pensoile Full Synthetic 5W20.
Preventing an engine click or tick has got to be a good thing. I did not notice a temp change between 5W50 and 5W20. My oil temps rise at same rates with high RPM driving.
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When I used the heavier then 5W20 it would happen. You can use 5w20 with a supercharged engine. In fact the crank case was designed for it per one tech at Steeda. There are higher pressures and heat, but the metal in there was designed for a certain type.
Many tech's say to use a heavier oil with supercharged like the Cobra oil, but the Cobra has different internals than the GT
I just plan on changing it more often.
Preventing an engine click or tick has got to be a good thing.
Before and after supercharging my 2013 GT I had a clicking or ticking noise. Not coming from exhaust or injectors. Some think there will be a recall due to the 4th cylinder having an issue.
When I used the heavier 5W50 than 5W20 it would happen. I always use Synthetic. You can use 5w20 with a supercharged engine. In fact the crank case was designed for it per one tech at Steeda. There are higher pressures and heat, but the metal in there was designed for a certain type.
Many tech's say to use a heavier oil with supercharged like the Cobra oil 5W50, but the Cobra has different internals than the GT.
I just plan on changing the oil more often. Using Pensoile Full Synthetic 5W20.
Preventing an engine click or tick has got to be a good thing. I did not notice a temp change between 5W50 and 5W20. My oil temps rise at same rates with high RPM driving.
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Last edited by JimC; 08-11-2017 at 08:04 PM.
08-13-2017, 02:03 AM
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The engine was designed for 5W20 and that's what's recommended for the correct operation of the VCT system. When you add forced induction, just use full synthetic oil of the same grade instead of synthetic blend.
Some early Coyote 5.0 engines did have an issue with the no.8 cylinder running too hot and resulting in premature failure due to insufficient coolant flow in the cylinder head near the exhaust valves, but I haven't heard of any failures from 2012+ and these engines have a reputation for being very robust.
If you tend to drive your engine hard, you could consider adding an oil cooler.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-...oler-1112.html
Some early Coyote 5.0 engines did have an issue with the no.8 cylinder running too hot and resulting in premature failure due to insufficient coolant flow in the cylinder head near the exhaust valves, but I haven't heard of any failures from 2012+ and these engines have a reputation for being very robust.
If you tend to drive your engine hard, you could consider adding an oil cooler.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-...oler-1112.html
Last edited by Dino Dino Bambino; 08-13-2017 at 02:07 AM.