Originally Posted By: dorcheat
Originally Posted By: SS1970chrysler
1962 Buick LeSabre 401v8 auto, odometer stuck on 76k since this spring.
Out- Rotella 15w-40 + Pronto
In- Service-Pro XHD30w + Pronto
No PCV valve existed yet, only a downdraft tube so oil changed annually on this one.
Thank you for lovingly caring for the old Buick "Nail Valve" engine. From time to time, feel free to visit at the following website...
www.v8buick.com
There is a section devoted to the Nailheads. Very friendly people over there who love their Buicks.
I try.
This was my grandfather's car bought new in Nov. 1961 and used until his death in early 1983. I've slightly restored it, but only to the condition he used it in. Did a few minor upgrades to ignition and brakes, but otherwise it's all 1962 spec. installed Pertronix Ignitor ignition and upgraded the brake lines to stainless steel with braided stainless hoses. With all the road work around here lately, i haven't driven it as much as I normally do this year.