What's the best oil for an old car? - Discussion Forums
2024年7月2日 · People lose more sleep over this that over just about any other topic. The reality is the cheapest crap oil you can buy today is light years better quality than what was available when these cars were new. I use high-zinc oil in my cars with flat tappet cams. Any one of them has more than enough zinc, so don't fret over getting the "best".
Proper Oil For Classic Car - Antique Automobile Club of America
2016年7月12日 · I am about to change the oil in my freshly rebuilt 1957 Pontiac with just 120 testing miles--8.6:1 compression, hydraulic lifters, light irregular use like most old cars. My oil of choice is Valvoline 10W30, Pontiac originally called for straight 30W but I do not think that is necessary, any thoughts? Todd C
Best Oil & Lubricants for 1920's Cars - Discussion Forums
2017年11月19日 · The #1 question was about zinc (important for muscle cars with high-lift cams and strong valve springs, not nearly as critical on cars older than the mid-50s) and other additives (don't bother), followed by synthetic vs. conventional oils (synthetic is probably overkill on an old car with large clearances), with #3 being about "detergent" oils.
the best motor oil for flat tappet cams? - Discussion Forums
2012年1月11日 · Second is the original essay from Bob Olree cited in the Old Cars Weekly, attached below. Mr. Olree's qualifications for voicing his opinion on this are impeccable. There simply isn't a more experienced source of expertise on this subject. ===== One final caution: Most people boost the ZDP content of the oil in their collector cars using additives.
Type Of Oil for pre 50s "Antiques"? - Antique Automobile Club of …
2005年12月29日 · A Texaco oil expert advised me to use 20W-50 in my Hupmobile 1929 and 10w-40 in my other prewar cars. All modern oil is much better than the old stuff. Just chose the correct viscosity. However, you have to be careful with one thing: Most old cars use some yellow metal (e. g. bronz) in gearbox and differential.
Interesting video about Mobil 1 "Classic" oil for old cars.
2024年12月27日 · The video is nominally about roller lifters, but it discusses Mobil 1 Classic synthetic oil. I should mention that the video is sponsored by Mobil 1. I've never used Mobil 1 Classic (or any other synthetic oil) in old cars, so I'm neither recommending it or telling you not to use it. I found the information interesting though, and the video is ...
Non-Detergent/Detergent Oil In Old Cars - Technical - Antique ...
2022年2月4日 · Remember that non-detergent oil will allow debris to settle in the oil passages as well as the pan when the engine is not running. For all my pre-1950 cars, I change the oil every 12-15 months irrespective of mileage, as the additives in detergent oil oxidize and lose their effectiveness with time as well as with mileage.
Best and safest method of oil/grease removal? - Discussion Forums
2010年6月16日 · All accumulated old grease and oil are not created equally . There is a type of harden grease that no average reasonable pressure steam cleaning will work on..The grease has turn to a dark gray seriously hard cement and can only be removed by hand chipping and scrapping with sharp tools that wear down fast.
oil question in older cars - conventional or synthetic?
2023年7月23日 · High zinc oil or zinc oil additives deliver the extreme pressure wear protection to get the best performance and longevity out of your engine. It protects and eliminates wear problems with the cams, lifters and rocker arms. Zinc in oil also helps older engines start smoother in cold temperatures and maintain peak horsepower and fuel efficiency.
Use 2 cycle gas/oil mixture in old car engine?
2008年4月28日 · Dont mean to hijack the thread but a couple summers ago I had some old spent motor oil, I was bored and ya know gas was a bit cheaper, instead of bringing it 10 miles away to a gas station to get it recycled, I mixed it with gasoline (probably like a 3:1 ratio too!!!! haha) and ran it in my go-kart, which has a 1978-ish toro snowblower 5 hp tecumseh on it.