3800 II how long it lasts?
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From: Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Just adding my two cents worth...
I watched a show that did some research on oil, and the Wal-Mart oil actually did very well. The overall conclusion that the show came to was as long as you change your oil on a regular basis, the inexpensive store brand oil was as good as the bigger name oils . The difference came in longevity of the oil...if you go beyond the change time, the additives in the less expensive oil broke down quicker. The show was not enough for me to change from my Castrol Synthetic, but it did make me take notice.
The other interesting item that came up in here is the durability of the 3800. I read a story (somewhere) that GM was actually looking at eliminating or reducing the quality of some of the components of the 3800. The reason was that the 3800 was one of the most durable engines in the line-up. The manifold thing notwithstanding, the engine is solid and reliable with regualr service - no matter how you drive it. That too was a good read. Glad I have one again!
I watched a show that did some research on oil, and the Wal-Mart oil actually did very well. The overall conclusion that the show came to was as long as you change your oil on a regular basis, the inexpensive store brand oil was as good as the bigger name oils . The difference came in longevity of the oil...if you go beyond the change time, the additives in the less expensive oil broke down quicker. The show was not enough for me to change from my Castrol Synthetic, but it did make me take notice.
The other interesting item that came up in here is the durability of the 3800. I read a story (somewhere) that GM was actually looking at eliminating or reducing the quality of some of the components of the 3800. The reason was that the 3800 was one of the most durable engines in the line-up. The manifold thing notwithstanding, the engine is solid and reliable with regualr service - no matter how you drive it. That too was a good read. Glad I have one again!
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We pulled the heads of Jseabert'* L27 (Series 1) for a RARE head gasket leak last year. His internals looked like they had about 10k on them at the most. He had 180,000 MILES on it at the time. The rear valvetrain was a slightly darker caramel color than the front, which is normal due to the heat variation front to rear, but it looked DAMN good for it'* age.
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I changed my oil today, and am really suprised how clean it was. It had 3400 miles on it and looked like 1,500. I ususally dont let it go that long, but I do my own oil changes and the weather has been really cold here and I have to drive 25 miles to my parents to do it as it is not allowed at my apartment.
ALWAYS use AC Delco filters too, Fram = teh sux!
Jay
ALWAYS use AC Delco filters too, Fram = teh sux!
Jay
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Originally Posted by bonnevilledad
I watched a show that did some research on oil, and the Wal-Mart oil actually did very well. The overall conclusion that the show came to was as long as you change your oil on a regular basis, the inexpensive store brand oil was as good as the bigger name oils.
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta, _______Canada._______ West Coast Bonneville Fest ___05,06,07 Survivor___
Originally Posted by karfreek
I use quaker state in all my cars. I just switched to the High Performance Blend in the spring on both cars.
WORKS GREAT!
Jay
WORKS GREAT!
Jay
shes at 153,241 miles
or 245,187 kms
I sold my 1986 Park Avenue at
647,050 kms
or 404,406 miles It ran alright leaked 4 quarts a week and knocked...the oil light used to show its face after a hwy trip and comming to a stop lol
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a long time. 190k is honestly nothing. I'm sitting at 210 k miles with perfect engine. I have a Cali car too. But I don't live in a exhaust regulated state. Mine is a 07 grand Prix and I have a 88 Buick. Both 3.8. I can get my card to go high milage only because I maintain them. I'm a woman mechanic.
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