Motorcraft 10w-30 / 7300 mi / '00 Bonneville SSEi

[92saturnsl2]

Oil was run approx 7300 miles, mostly highway, but with some hard, spirited driving on occasion. Used a Baldwin B35-S, which is an oversized filter (for the 4.3L trucks) for this application. This OCI took me through the coldest months, though we had a unseasonably mild winter this year. Can't really think of anything else worth mentioning, pretty run-of-the-mill interval. Switched this oil out for SM rated Chevron Supreme 10w-30 and a made in Germany Bosch filter.

 

[Corvette Owner]

I had a 1995 Bonneville, it was a good car. Ran it about 100,000 miles and never had any major problems. Nice car to drive, for a large car. I was sorry to see Pontiac go out of business, they made some sporty cars.

 

[Topo]

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
I had a 1995 Bonneville, it was a good car. Ran it about 100,000 miles and never had any major problems. Nice car to drive, for a large car. I was sorry to see Pontiac go out of business, they made some sporty cars.


I couldn't agree more with you. The Bonneville and Grand Prix were both pretty good cars and they had a nice style , especially the 2000 and up models, still look good for style, in 2012.

 

[mongo161]

Nice run on the Dino Diesel 10w-30. These CJ-4 oils are really tough oils with loaded add packs. The oil really stays in grade for the miles. Thanks for your post.

 

[tinmanSC]

very nice!

 

[ltslimjim]

Very good report, nice to see Pontiac cars still kickin'. Yes, I did like a lot of their production.

 

[KCJeep]

I didn't even know there was a MC 10w30 HDEO. Looks good. Where did you get it?

 

[addyguy]

Impressive report - 7k, and mostly single-digit wear. Good show!

 

[92saturnsl2]

Originally Posted By: KCJeep
I didn't even know there was a MC 10w30 HDEO. Looks good. Where did you get it?


I found the 10w-30 at a local Farm/Fleet store on clearance for close to $1 a quart. It's the Motorcraft Super Duty "Powerstroke" branded oil. It's also available in 15w-40 and straight 30 weight.

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: 92saturnsl2
Originally Posted By: KCJeep
I didn't even know there was a MC 10w30 HDEO. Looks good. Where did you get it?


I found the 10w-30 at a local Farm/Fleet store on clearance for close to $1 a quart. It's the Motorcraft Super Duty "Powerstroke" branded oil. It's also available in 15w-40 and straight 30 weight.


Great find, great deal!

 

[REDDOG]

Great report-especially for around a buck a quart! The 3.x are great engines when the coolant stays where it's supposed to be!

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: KCJeep
Originally Posted By: 92saturnsl2
Originally Posted By: KCJeep
I didn't even know there was a MC 10w30 HDEO. Looks good. Where did you get it?


I found the 10w-30 at a local Farm/Fleet store on clearance for close to $1 a quart. It's the Motorcraft Super Duty "Powerstroke" branded oil. It's also available in 15w-40 and straight 30 weight.


Great find, great deal!

Also, I see Motorcraft 5w40 synthetic Diesel Engine Oil at various independent auto part stores where I live.