1995 pontiac bonneville, 196k miles. its my neighbors car, he puts maybe 100 miles a month on it. Going to run some quaker state defy 10W30, and a fram XG filter for 3-4 month ocis, regardless of mileage. i know the fram seems like overkill, but i figure with all the short trips it would be better at filtering contaminants, plus it was only 24 bucks for the oil and filter at walmart. should this combo be good for 3-4 month ocis?
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I think fuel dilution and/or moisture would be a bigger concern than the Fram.
At 196k miles. it's probably bulletproof.
At 196k miles. it's probably bulletproof.
95 Bonneville... which engine? Though I ask, it probably doesn't matter which variant of the 3800 it has. Those engines are practically bullet-proof and just about any xW-30 will be fine for (a minimum of) 3-4K regardless of driving conditions.
Originally Posted By: barlowc
95 Bonneville... which engine? Though I ask, it probably doesn't matter which variant of the 3800 it has. Those engines are practically bullet-proof and just about any xW-30 will be fine for (a minimum of) 3-4K regardless of driving conditions.
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95 Bonneville... which engine? Though I ask, it probably doesn't matter which variant of the 3800 it has. Those engines are practically bullet-proof and just about any xW-30 will be fine for (a minimum of) 3-4K regardless of driving conditions.
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should i have any reason to worry that Defy is not API rated?
The reason Defy is not wearing the API badge is because of the extra Zinc and wear additives... It doesn't meet the SN/SM economy standards.. It's not dangerous in an appropriate engine.
My only question is the COMMERCIAL... Prevent 98% of future wear.... AS OPPOSED TO WHAT????
My only question is the COMMERCIAL... Prevent 98% of future wear.... AS OPPOSED TO WHAT????
Would it seem like the proper oil for the engine i mentioned above? it says on the bottle it wont harm the cats or emissions devices, but its still in the back of my head im thinking itll mess up the egr valve.
Originally Posted By: WMSmotorhead
AS OPPOSED TO WHAT????
My bet is opposed to not changing your oil.
AS OPPOSED TO WHAT????
My bet is opposed to not changing your oil.
Originally Posted By: volk06
It's API SL rated.
I can not find the SL rating on the label of 10-30, I almost bought it the other day too. Almost same car as the OP, but O have a Buick with a 3800.
Looking for an alternative to M1 HM, that is NOT Valvoline MaxLife...
It's API SL rated.
I can not find the SL rating on the label of 10-30, I almost bought it the other day too. Almost same car as the OP, but O have a Buick with a 3800.
Looking for an alternative to M1 HM, that is NOT Valvoline MaxLife...
The QS DEFY 5W30 that I just put into my Firebird FORMULA V8 yesterday, is SL! I looked on the 5qt JUG before replying to this post. And I believe the DEFY 10W30 that I was considering, read the same, IIRC when I was in W*M
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Originally Posted By: volk06
It's API SL rated.
I can not find the SL rating on the label of 10-30, I almost bought it the other day too. Almost same car as the OP, but O have a Buick with a 3800.
Looking for an alternative to M1 HM, that is NOT Valvoline MaxLife...
I have the data sheet, all grades are SL-rated except for the 10W-40 which is SN-rated...
Originally Posted By: volk06
It's API SL rated.
I can not find the SL rating on the label of 10-30, I almost bought it the other day too. Almost same car as the OP, but O have a Buick with a 3800.
Looking for an alternative to M1 HM, that is NOT Valvoline MaxLife...
I have the data sheet, all grades are SL-rated except for the 10W-40 which is SN-rated...
i used some Napa 10W30 and a Napa Gold 1040 filter.
i had it up on rhino ramps to change it, when i started it to back it off the ramps it didnt have oil pressure for a few seconds, after i backed it off, it hovers right around 40 psi. cld that be the only reason for no pressure cause of it being on an incline on the ramps? the engine is pretty noisy and always has been.
Defy : synthetic or conventional?
Blend.
Originally Posted By: GROUCHO MARX
I think fuel dilution and/or moisture would be a bigger concern than the Fram.
At 196k miles. it's probably bulletproof.
Agreed, dilution and thinning are far more dangerous.
I think fuel dilution and/or moisture would be a bigger concern than the Fram.
At 196k miles. it's probably bulletproof.
Agreed, dilution and thinning are far more dangerous.
Dry start can happen after an oc when the new filter is not prefilled.
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