Re: IML: Best oil for 100K mi. '59 413

["Klebert L. Hall" <crocuta@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "webmaster" <stephen844@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: What is the best oil to use in a 100,000 mile '59 413 ?
>
> I now realize that the problems I have encountered are from changing the
>  oil on my car.  I used a 10w-40w detergent oil and it has gummed up the
>  hydraulic lifters on my car, bending push rods etc.
>  After having the heads/valves done the culprit was stuck lifters.  In 
> order
>  to not do further damage I will probably use a non-detergent oil which
>  is what was probably there in the first place.  My concern is that 
> keeping
> a detergent oil inside will only continue to put the grime back into it 
> and
> cause further problems.
> What oil grade should I use for summer driving?  This is the only time I
>  use this car.


   Wierd, I never had any trouble with detergent oil in my '63 or '62.

   SAE 30 was probably what they originally specified.
     -Kle.
     '69 Crown 4DHT (napping) 




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