What kind of oil did I use in 1964?
The original spec was likely 10W30, since anything lighter in 1964 was not considered to have reliable “stay in grade” characteristics. The best oil I would use would be a 5W40 synthetic if I lived in the Northern states and 10W40 synthetic if I lived in a warmer area.
What kind of oil does a 1964 Impala use?
A friend recommended that we switch to 20W-50 motor oil for our 1964 Impala SS with a 327 engine. We live in Central AZ UncleTurbo July 6, 2016, 4:24am #2 Back in ’64 10W-30 was recommended for just about all cars. Modern 10W-30 oils are much better than what was sold in ’64. I’d use 10W-30 or 10W-40, but perhaps there is problem with the motor?
What kind of oil to use on 64 Chevy?
If that 64 Chevy is beginning to use oil, I’d look to some of the oils sold for “high mileage” engines, as they tend to resist burning off better than conventional oils, and often will help to keep the seals intact. And a note for all posters: it helps greatly if you tell us how many miles are on the engines.
Is the 20w50 too heavy for a 1964 car?
20W50 is too heavy for that car. Only if you live in the tropics should you use that oil. The original spec was likely 10W30, since anything lighter in 1964 was not considered to have reliable “stay in grade” characteristics.
What kind of engine did a 1964 Chevy have?
The 1964 model boasted a new eight-cylinder engine design with three choices (330, 361 and 391 cubic inches), producing 186 hp on the bottom end to 235 hp with the largest offering. Engine fuel options came as regular gasoline or a diesel engine.
A friend recommended that we switch to 20W-50 motor oil for our 1964 Impala SS with a 327 engine. We live in Central AZ UncleTurbo July 6, 2016, 4:24am #2 Back in ’64 10W-30 was recommended for just about all cars. Modern 10W-30 oils are much better than what was sold in ’64. I’d use 10W-30 or 10W-40, but perhaps there is problem with the motor?
If that 64 Chevy is beginning to use oil, I’d look to some of the oils sold for “high mileage” engines, as they tend to resist burning off better than conventional oils, and often will help to keep the seals intact. And a note for all posters: it helps greatly if you tell us how many miles are on the engines.
The original spec was likely 10W30, since anything lighter in 1964 was not considered to have reliable “stay in grade” characteristics. The best oil I would use would be a 5W40 synthetic if I lived in the Northern states and 10W40 synthetic if I lived in a warmer area.