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Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8 Originally Posted By: A_Harman Yes, the old Buick (and Olds) 215 had a long production life across the pond. It was just too small to exist in a country where 350's were regarded as "average". I don't see any reason to run more than a 40-weight in it, unless it...

Thank you both. No good reason for using 10w60 oil other than reading around the subject and discussing it with my service agent and other owners. Opinions vary, which is why I was asking for opinions amongst those with more knowledge of oil. I am keen to avoid excessive wear, and I do do a...

Thanks for the reply. Encouraging! Yes, the car does have an oil pressure gauge (apologies for English spelling), and the pressure is usually reading between 45 psi (cold) and 30psi hot. That assumes you trust the gauge. Can drop below a little 30psi when very hot and idling. The one killer...

Interested on your views on Shell Helix 10w60 oil for track day use (and general road use) in a British TVR sports car. Performance is 0-60mph in about 4.3 seconds, quarter mile in about 12-13 seconds, top speed 160 mph Climate - operating in temperatures from 32F to about 85F, mainly 45F to...

Hi Guys, I am interested on your views on Shell Helix 10w60 oil for track day use (and general road use) in a British TVR sports car. Performance is 0-60mph in about 4.3 seconds, quarter mile in about 12-13 seconds, top speed 160 mph. Climate - operating in temperatures from 32F to about 85F...

Interested on your views on Shell Helix 10w60 oil for track day use (and general road use) in a British TVR sports car. Performance is 0-60mph in about 4.3 seconds, quarter mile in about 12-13 seconds, top speed 160 mph Climate - operating in temperatures from 32F to about 85F, mainly 45F to...