What does an oil filter do on a Pontiac V-8?
An oil filter is designed to remove and collect small particles and debris that’s suspended in oil as it circulates throughout the engine. AC provided Pontiac with its oil filters for its V-8s. It’s a high-quality design that’s rather large and offered excellent filtration and flow.
What kind of oil pump do I need for a Pontiac V-8?
The stock oil pump is suitable for engines producing 600 hp or 6,000 rpm, or possibly more. Most aftermarket oil pump pickup assemblies are retained by a bolt, which prevents it from working loose during normal operation.
What causes low oil pressure in Pontiac V-8?
The basic design works sufficiently for the intended applications, but its main weakness is its ball-type bypass valve. Should debris get caught between the check ball and seat, excessively low oil at idle pressure can result. Melling produces several different oil pumps for the Pontiac V-8.
Which is the best race oil for a Pontiac?
Many professional engine builders consider Penn Grade race oil from Brad Penn among the very best available today for highperformance use. It’s a partial synthetic that contains high levels of desirable additives and offers excellent protection at all performance levels. It’s ideal if your Pontiac is equipped with a fl at-tappet cam.
An oil filter is designed to remove and collect small particles and debris that’s suspended in oil as it circulates throughout the engine. AC provided Pontiac with its oil filters for its V-8s. It’s a high-quality design that’s rather large and offered excellent filtration and flow.
The stock oil pump is suitable for engines producing 600 hp or 6,000 rpm, or possibly more. Most aftermarket oil pump pickup assemblies are retained by a bolt, which prevents it from working loose during normal operation.
The basic design works sufficiently for the intended applications, but its main weakness is its ball-type bypass valve. Should debris get caught between the check ball and seat, excessively low oil at idle pressure can result. Melling produces several different oil pumps for the Pontiac V-8.
Many professional engine builders consider Penn Grade race oil from Brad Penn among the very best available today for highperformance use. It’s a partial synthetic that contains high levels of desirable additives and offers excellent protection at all performance levels. It’s ideal if your Pontiac is equipped with a fl at-tappet cam.
What kind of oil pump does a Pontiac have?
The Pontiac oil pump is relatively simple. Its cast body houses two spur gears that draw in, pressurize, and disperse oil throughout the engine. A ball-type pressure-relief valve regulates oil pressure to 40-, 60-, or 80-psi depending on the unit and engine build conditions.
The Pontiac oil pump is relatively simple. Its cast body houses two spur gears that draw in, pressurize, and disperse oil throughout the engine. A ball-type pressure-relief valve regulates oil pressure to 40-, 60-, or 80-psi depending on the unit and engine build conditions.
What kind of oil do you put in a Pontiac engine?
While modern 10W-30 oil can provide sufficient lubrication, heavier oil is often the choice of many professional Pontiac engine builders. That’s because the bearing clearances in most modern Pontiac builds are a bit looser than what Pontiac originally specified for production engines.
What kind of oil to use on a roller camshaft Pontiac?
Modern-spec synthetic oil is suitable if you’re running a roller camshaft in your Pontiac. Other oils marketed as “race” oil and/or are recommended for “off-road use only” generally have increased levels of all desirable additives and are an excellent choice regardless of camshaft type.
Who is the owner of the Pontiac Grand Prix?
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner ManualM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name GRAND PRIX are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed.
How do you change the oil on a Pontiac Sunfire?
For most Pontiacs, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Pontiac Sunfire oil filter wrench. If your Sunfire is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Sunfire.