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Oil was dropped and refilled with Nulon 5w30 + new filter ~5000km ago, was never a burner so should be good for another 5000km at least, based on prior experience. Was on a low lifter, not a rolling tow. Did the water pump/mag clutch ~40000km ago This is a video I took 20 mins ago that better demonstrates the noise, it’s a very different noise to what I experienced with the water pump/ mag clutch the first time around: https://youtube.com/shorts/ch5Jtegn4NY?feature=share

Can’t edit so just an addendum: i use nulon 5w30 not 5w40

Hi all, recently had a run in with the oil pressure light while on the road, pulled over and got the car towed. leading up to this happening, the engine had developed what could only be described as a grinding sound upon cold start. Comes from drivers side (RHD), seemingly low on the block. Doesn’t happen once the engine is warm, though getting it above 3-3.5k revs seems to further exacerbate the problem. Car stats: 2012 Fabia RS 190000kms CAVE engine code regularly serviced with nulon 5w-40 adhering to Lucifers oil change guide, recently replaced denso iridium plugs, correctly gapped. Since that video the sound hasn’t gone away but hasn’t gotten worse. The car is currently drivable on the advice of a local mechanic, though he’s also said to drive it as little as possible, which I do. im thinking timing chain/tensioners, but open to other suggestions or thoughts on what might be going on Cheers