Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2011/2/18 22:22:17

Owen,

Took the words right out of my mouth. Three Packard V8 engine cars, varying mileage, they were year-round drivers. Oil was not changed more frequently than every 3000 miles (usually quite a bit longer, as dad had to keep a lot of engines in oil, money was not splurged on upkeep). Nary a drop added between changes. SAE 10W 40 Trop Artic always used.

One engine was overhauled with major head modification (milled .125). Same results after rebuild, virtually no oil consumption.

I have never heard reference to Packard V8 engines as oil-burners, though I certainly could have missed something.