I use that grade in my 94 Saturn with no problems.
Maybe try 5W30? In my new Ford they
specify 5W20.
Fred

"John Doe" > wrote in message
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> Group,
>
> I have a 97 SL, 215K miles. Now that it is cold, the oil pump light takes
> a long time to go out. I can tell a difference in the valve tapping
> sounds when the light goes out. At idle, it flickers on. I have been
> using 10W-30 over the summer months. Any ideas?
>