Upon starting clicking lifter noises for first 30-60 sec then goes away. Truck calls for 5w-30 and this last time I put in 20w-30 instead. Lifter noise doesnt last as long as it did with the thinner oil. Truck only has 62k miles. Should I be doing anything else to prevent damages? I prev had a 2013 ram 1500 Tradesman that I did have to pay for new parts from grinding into cam shaft. I would like to prevent this from happening again on this newer truck.
Which engine? Are you dealing with the infamous Hemi tick?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHqSePuaD-M
@chucktobias Yes this is the 5.7 Hemi V8
If you're hearing a lifter tick the damage has already been done. There's a lot of information online about the Hemi tick problem easily found via internet search, for example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Fd1eEDEOc
Bear in mind that an exhaust manifold leak can make a similar noise so you'll want to rule that out before taking any drastic action.