Recent content by Mossyoakglock

Correct, I have not done the deflector in the oil pan. So it sounds like I likely won't notice much a difference between the 5W and 10W. I'll likely give Havoline 10W-30 a shot. This has likely been beat to death but how does Havoline compare to Castrol? The numbers seem similar between the...

So the LL is the gold bottle? The Extended Performance? One thing I forgot to mention is sometimes I get a little rattle at startup if I let the truck sit for days at a time. Since I can now drive my wife's company vehicle without her in it, I'll drive that quite a bit since it's free gas (even...

What is the Castrol "LL" oil? I've seen those in the PDS but never know which oil it is. Would a HM oil help with consumption? I thought I read somewhere that going to a 5W-30 HM or a 10W-30 is essentially the same? Is that wrong or somewhat correct?

I did the valve cover a while ago, probably 7-8 years ago so that's been done. AFM has been turned off for most of the engine's life. It's tough to find 5W-40 here in Nashville. The one ones I can find are Euro formulas. I guess my biggest question was on the CCS/MVR numbers since both are...

I have a 2008 Silverado 5.3 with 163,000 miles that is using some oil. I have had AFM turned off with my tune since at least 70,000 miles but still using some oil. Is there an issue with moving up to a 10W-30 since my truck technically calls for a 5W-30? Since I live in middle TN, it gets...

To answer the questions above: It's the standard 289 2bbl. Average temps in the spring fall are 70/80's and our summers can get 95*+. I don't plan on driving it hard as this will mainly be a weekend cruiser. I'm sure I'll run her hard occasionally but that won't be the norm. I do plan on...

I'm pretty sure that was replaced as well. All ignition parts were replaced but I'll check to make sure.

Thanks, everybody. I'm in middle TN if that matters. It gets really hot in the summers and mild in spring/fall which is when the car will be driving mostly. A tune-up was done not too long ago before we got it so all plugs/wires, etc are good. I just got done rebuilding the carb and she runs...

I will probably pull the valve covers this weekend just to have a look and see what shape it's in. At some point I want to have it rebuilt but not sure how long down the road that is going to be. The car was driven as a daily driver when it it was purchased new for years but then it was kept...

We just got a 1965 Mustang 289 from my fiance's uncle and it's time for some maintenance to be done. It's been in the family it's whole life too. It's completely original/stock with the stock 289 that has never been rebuilt. Her family thinks that the OD has rolled over so no idea how many...

That's the OE number that crosses to the Felpro gasket that I can get at Autozone. I'm going to pick one up after work and hopefully that helps.

This the type you are using?

Originally Posted by demarpaint Did you try giving it a tiny tweak tighter? I had the same problem twice with an aftermarket plug with a magnet, both times I wiped it down and gave it about 1/16th of a turn tighter, and it resolved the problem. Next OCI I might just go back to the problem free...

I thought that at first but I wipe it down. I'll check it the next day and a few days after (wiping it off each time) and there will be another drip and a new spot on the floor so I think it's definitely seeping. I replaced it last time with an OE plug/gasket.

I have a 2008 Silverado w/ 5.3. Using Fram Ultra and M1 5W-30. I have some slight seepage from my drain plug. I've torqued it to spec and even replaced the entire plug and rubber o-ring but it's still leaking. Maybe 1 or two drops of oil in the garage a night. I was thinking about replacing...