Recent content by kevjam79

If you were in my spot, what is your go to on the oil side? Also, what coolant specifically would you recommend?

Maybe so … I always thought it was a MCSS… haha

Do you remember the show called MASK? I actually still have the NASCAR Monte Carlo SS from the show. I was a huge fan of both back in the day.

Maybe someday… Dad always talked about it. 😢

It does have quadrajet carb from the factory. We have always ran 91NE.

The invest may not make sense but I do want to at least preserve the car. What are you thinking?

Very likely. It is now a project to return it back to its previous glory. It definitely needs belts, headliner, door rain guards and driver door window motor, too. I have noticed the master cylinder lid seal.

I don’t know… I haven’t researched that yet. My other significant concern is the seals. The only change the car has had outside of fluids over the years are wiper blades and tires. Everything else is original.

It’s super special. I rode in the back seat the day we drove it off the showroom. The interior still smells like it did that day. Pretty cool.

Hey oil fans… I need some help. I recently inherited my dad’s 87 Monte Carlo SS. It only has 23K miles. The engine is in great shape of course and I want to keep it that way. :) On oil selection, I have researched this a lot… including all of Lake Speed Jr’s video on YouTube. Where I have...

Has anyone noticed that dipstick reads differently front to back? This to me is abnormal for GM vehicles. Am I seeing an abnormal condition? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Also, I recommend using Mobil 1 Syn EP 5w-30 or Pennzoil UP 5w-30 on the 1.8NA.

The Ecotec series engine was a co-designed engine between Opel and Lotus. Once they perfected, GM rolled it out as a global engine series. These engines are very tough if maintained. A few challenges have come up over time... normally on the turbo variations. The NA engines are tough. I have...