Re: New Packard owner questions....

Posted by Loyd Smith On 2008/11/12 11:05:31

Knowing what I do about diesel fuel and home heating oil, I cannot see why you couldn't just go to a service station that sells diesel fuel and buy a gallon of diesel. You might want to wait for some input from one of the other folks (mikec) regarding this but I do not believe there'd be much difference in this particular application. You're not going to run it any longer than it takes to clean the inside of your engine, anyway, before replacing with your regularly used motor oil.

If you've explored this forum you probably already know that the Packard V8 is prone to oiling problems and that lifter clatter is the first symptom noticeable. Proceed with your engine cleaning operation and see how it turns out but, if the lifter clatter continues, you definitely want to look at it. There is plenty of info on this website on the oiling issue. I do not recall how many miles are on your car and know that you probably don't know what kind of repairs or maintenance were done on it prior to your acquiring it.