What oil to use, 87 3.2 6 |
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What oil to use, 87 3.2 6 |
ben*james |
Oct 19 2013, 01:59 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Any suggestions for the optimal oil to use, brand and weight. Oregon is a moderate climate most of the driving is done within the speed limit (not sport).
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pcar916 |
Oct 19 2013, 02:16 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
If it has no leaks I'd run a high-zinc 20w-50 synthetic. Brad Penn is good. Otherwise a high-zinc dino oil.
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Luke M |
Oct 19 2013, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Here I'll fix the pic for you.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
As for motor oil I would say 20w-50 of your favorite brand should be fine.. Attached image(s) |
ben*james |
Oct 19 2013, 02:24 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks Ron. No leaks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Damn you Luke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
sixnotfour |
Oct 19 2013, 02:37 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
http://www.shell.com/rotella/products/tpl-pro.html
I had been using, Brad Penn would leak like crazy this not so much?? just my experience..wallmart has good deals on also.. |
shoguneagle |
Oct 19 2013, 02:55 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
I use Mobil 1, 10/40 Synthetic; keep the same oil as I use on the Vette only a different grade. Original specs????
I just moved to Oregon from Arizona and am interested in comments. Steve |
SLITS |
Oct 19 2013, 03:21 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
I use 20 - 50 Kendall GT with Liquid Titanium in my 2.7L. Has the appropriate ZDDP level.
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pcar916 |
Oct 19 2013, 03:51 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I had been using, Brad Penn would leak like crazy this not so much?? just my experience..wallmart has good deals on also.. I ran Mobil-1 (100% synthetic) in both the '84 (3.2L) and the '95 (3.6L) and didn't have any problems with leakage. But no ZDDP content killed valve guides in both engines. Experiences vary to be sure, but if I got a truly dry engine I wouldn't hesitate to use it. I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines. |
ben*james |
Oct 19 2013, 03:52 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I use Mobil 1, 10/40 Synthetic; keep the same oil as I use on the Vette only a different grade. Original specs???? I just moved to Oregon from Arizona and am interested in comments. Steve I thought we all agreed that grants pass was not part of the pacific NW? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Much better climate in souther oregon, truth be told. Welcome to the great state of oregon anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
r_towle |
Oct 19 2013, 04:49 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Shell rotella in my 1984 911 with a 3.2 and it works great.
Nice part is it's available at most parts stores and truck stops. |
sixnotfour |
Oct 20 2013, 11:10 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines. The key is Triple= Rotella T |
r_towle |
Oct 20 2013, 04:04 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines. The key is Triple= Rotella T Yup, read the bottles |
ben*james |
Oct 20 2013, 09:43 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Seems like a lot of rotella t supporters. Good enough for me. Thank you all!
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