Greetings all. The vehicle up for discussion today is a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora, 4.0L Northstar V8. Factory specs 10w30 to be used, but I think we can do better than that, especially for the cold months...
It has 7.5 quart sump with filter, so it is going to cost a little more to fill it than my previous vehicles. I have just bought my Amsoil EaO oil filters (thanks Pablo!), so all I need is the oil.
I would love to do longer OCI intervals on this one (maybe 7500 miles/6 months), so I am figuring a synthetic would fit best, since I also need good winter protection. I have my VSOT and LC20 ready also.
Now, for those that are going to say, "this should work, but you should check with analysis", I have you covered. I am about to order the super package from Terry, so I will know everything about everything after that...
So, all of this being said, suggestions for my new baby's oil? I would love to do a 0w30 grade for this car, but have no idea how the engine will respond.
Would especially love to hear from people with similar engines, or the big brother 4.6L Northstars.
As always, I look forward to your replies.
David
It has 7.5 quart sump with filter, so it is going to cost a little more to fill it than my previous vehicles. I have just bought my Amsoil EaO oil filters (thanks Pablo!), so all I need is the oil.
I would love to do longer OCI intervals on this one (maybe 7500 miles/6 months), so I am figuring a synthetic would fit best, since I also need good winter protection. I have my VSOT and LC20 ready also.
Now, for those that are going to say, "this should work, but you should check with analysis", I have you covered. I am about to order the super package from Terry, so I will know everything about everything after that...
So, all of this being said, suggestions for my new baby's oil? I would love to do a 0w30 grade for this car, but have no idea how the engine will respond.
Would especially love to hear from people with similar engines, or the big brother 4.6L Northstars.
As always, I look forward to your replies.
David