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Message started by rl153 on 08/09/12 at 12:14:30

Title: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/09/12 at 12:14:30

I have an 88 Buick century 2.8 v6 and a 95 buick regal 3.8 v6. Does any one know what kind of cams are in these motors? I use valvoline ,but apparently some car oil may be inadequate, for the older cams. What oil do you reccommend?

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Arnold on 08/09/12 at 13:02:25

High zddp oil, doesnt matter which, Brad Pen, Kendall, Valvoline, Rislone ...

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Boofer on 08/10/12 at 18:31:32

I used Valvoline for years and Castrol is good, too. Most name brand oil is good nowadays, but I have found that some cars I've had used more of one than some others. I believe any oil that says SL on the top is the latest. Right gang? Some of those were turbo. They benefited from frequent changes and an oil cool down pump. :)

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/10/12 at 21:50:16

I found out my old car has a flat tappet cam, with hydraulic lifters ,and the oil these days lacks the zddp for these cams. I have decided to add 4 oz of redline engine break in additive ,according to the discussions going on on this website, to boost this. It seems to be a good idea.

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Arnold on 08/11/12 at 04:41:45

Was your car ticking?

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/11/12 at 07:21:06

not really,but i believe this oil discussion.I plan to keep the car for a while , only 100k.miles .

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Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Arnold on 08/11/12 at 08:41:20

Makes sense, good oil is cheap enough, cheaper than engine rebuild, why take a chance. I got used to hearing valve ticking on those flat engines but makes me wonder how far is ticking from tapping. Got myself some oil additive too.

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/11/12 at 10:14:53

what kind of car do you have arnold?

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Arnold on 08/11/12 at 10:33:05

Oh my car is not ticking, just the bike, mostly when it gets nice and hot.

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/11/12 at 10:37:50

Yeah ,I'm adding some to my bike too, thats what got me started on all this.My bike ticks when hot.

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by Arnold on 08/11/12 at 10:49:29

I have about 6k miles. Might be due for an adjustment soon.

Title: Re: Best oil for car
Post by rl153 on 08/11/12 at 14:51:59

I have 5k . you could be right