Re: Broke down.

Posted by Jack Vines On 2008/9/29 14:04:26

FWIW, don't overstrain your brain on engine oil. There has been more worry and mis-information about oil on the net than any other single car topic. The old straight-weight oil was only recommended before there was multi-weight oil. Depending on how worn your engine is, go with a premium 10-30 in the winter, in the summer 10-40 or, 20-50 and you'll be fine. Packard V8s use light valve springs, thus don't wear cam lobes, so all the hysteria about changes in formulation is not really cause for our concern.

thnx, jack vines