Re: IML: Anybody have a '64-'66 Owners manual?

[Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx>]

Well, I wasn't really looking for a manual, just a bit of information  
regarding oil from it, that's all.

On Oct 10, 2006, at 12:07 PM, Dan wrote:

> Manuals are often available on e-bay..
>
> Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Gill" <mgill3@xxxxxxx>
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>
> > Chris,
> > That info helps out a lot. What do you think about synthetic fuel  
> > in  an Imperial? I actually haven't gotten one yet, I'm looking,  
> > but  doing some homework on certain details before hand.
> > Thanks
> > Matt
> > On Oct 10, 2006, at 8:58 AM, Christopher H wrote:
> > > Matt,
> > >
> > > The '64 Owner's Manual is on the website, as are maintenance  
> > > charts  for all three years.
> > >
> > > The page with the oil info is: http://imperialclub.com/Yr/  
> > > 1964/64owners/page.php?page=29
> > >
> > > However, they recommended 10w30 or 5w20 depending on  
> > > temperature,  and I wouldn't recommend either. Try 20w50 or  
> > > 15w40, or at worst,  10w40.
> > >
> > > I'm a purist, too, but oil has changed since 1964 and your car  
> > > is  now 42 years old. As for a lead additive, I think you mean a  
> > > lead  substitute. Don't think you can buy anything that puts  
> > > toxic lead  into the atmosphere anymore.
> > >
> > > By the way, the 1966 has the 440 engine, no longer the 413 used  
> > > in  1964-66, and Chrysler expanded their recommendation to  
> > > include  20w40 in non-winter climates. Not sure which year you  
> > > have but  figured it was worth pointing out that the '66 engine  
> > > is shared  with the later models.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps...
> > >
> > > Chris in LA
> > > 67 Crown
> > > 78 NYB Salon
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Matthew Gill <mgill3@xxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Oct 9, 2006 11:50 PM
> > > > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: IML: Anybody have a '64-'66 Owners manual?
> > > >
> > > > Just curious, I wonder if anybody here could take a look at their
> > > > owners manual and let me know what Chrysler corp recommended  
> > > > when it
> > > > came to the type of oil to put in the car.. brand and which type. I
> > > > don't know if they ever changed, but specifically '64 through '66.
> > > >
> > > > I'd just like to know out of curiosity, and to see if that  
> > > > particular
> > > > brand also sells a lead additive, to see how much it would cost.  
> > > > I'm
> > > > somewhat of a purist so I'd probably use whatever Chrysler  
> > > > wanted the
> > > > buyer to use.
> > > >
> > > > And, I'm sure synthetic is not REQUIRED, but would that be  
> > > > better oil
> > > > to use? Any advantage? I know it's designed for sports cars, but if
> > > > it would run smoother and/or make the engine last longer etc,  
> > > > I'd use
> > > > it for sure.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > -Matt
> > > >
> > > >
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