Personally I use whats recommended on the caps and manual. Vehicle has had repairs on the following: Water pump, fuel system, and ignition module. Engine Oil Capacities Engine Oil Oil Change Without Filter 5. However I change it like 4-5 times a season as well cause I am crazy like that. However, if it came with standard oil, that is what I would use. Consumer noted that after several attempts vehicle will start. Coolant changes are key, I do it twice a year.
If theres one thing I have truly learned a lot lately and thats what leads to more questions when I'm not able to figure out the answer on my own. I was not critcising you. Lane I use 15W40 because of a case half leak, low oil pressure at idle and for the added zinc since zinc has been reduced and I have rubbing element lifters instead of roller lifters in my engine, but for no other reason. Section 4 — Your Driving and the Road. Charcoal Canister Crankcasc Emission Control. Engine quits and loses all power. I am not exactly an aggresive driver but there has almost never been a time when i take it out that i haven't punched it once or twice.
The fact is, conventional oils are completely adequate for these engines, so use what you like. Oh and I've been known to deviate as well. I was told I needed to replace it then after two hours of trying to figure why we can't find everything according to the book only to be told that my car doesn't have one. I am not exactly an aggresive driver but there has almost never been a time when i take it out that i haven't punched it once or twice. Its all based on the type of driving you do, temperatures, length of trip, etc. But I'm a manual guy so. These flashers are typically hidden under the dash in various places on different types of vehicles.
I am probably older than your father. Coolant changes are key, I do it twice a year. There is information in your Owners Manual. I use high octane fuel because it burns cleaner and lasts longer. I have a 2002 seville sts with 105,000km which is about 65,000 miles. Section 3 — Comfort Controls and Audio Systems. He said that you should use regular oil if it came from the factory with it, and to use synthetic if it came with it.
Whether its warm, cold or smoldering I always put 5w30. Some people on this Forum, use Regular, even if the owners manual recommends Premium, and have seen no issues with either mileage or driveability. We were told by a Northstar powertrain engineer that using synthetic when its not called for is a waste of money because it is overkill. Engine Mechanical problem 1995 Cadillac Deville V8 Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 113, 00 miles My question is. Gas is not an issue i don't care about the prices. But regardless No one is an expert however I would be nice to Bodybyfisher as he is very knowledgable and very friendly. Oil is a very emotional topic.
I could go to an expensive Cadillac Repair person but who can afford that if you have the chance of being told other things need fixed as your bill becomes outrageous for what should have been a one price-one thing repair job. Granted if it's leaking any oil, that is not ideal. When you visit your local store for an oil change service, our certified technicians with change your 1995 DeVille's oil, replace and properly dispose of your old oil and filter, examine all other essential filters, top-off critical fluids, and do a full inspection of your entire car. Intake Manifold — Cast Aluminum, Vale System — Roller Hydraulic Lifters Contents This Cadillac Manual is divided into major sections. Have some consideration for others and their posts. Consumer does not feel safe with vehicle due to unexpected power failure. Being an older mechanic he was always taught that Quaker State is the best quality.
Use what the manual says to use. He always always said you do 10w30 in the summer and for winter you use 10w40. You are not the first member to show up in ten years thinking he was taking care of his car better because he was putting 94 or synthetic in it. Please sorry to keep asking questions and thank you for your wonderful help so far. And I'll just wait for some of the helpful guys on this forum to answer my question regarding oil They don't come any more helpful than BodyByFisher. I think your engine is designed to run on regular, no? In case you didn't know.
The other engine oil like this is Mobil 1 0W-40, but I don't use it because it's a 40 weight. Fivepointohman, I thought I was crazy because I have been changing coolant every year. Gas is not an issue i don't care about the prices. Rubber seals and gaskets can get oil soaked and spongy or tightness of bolts that hold gaskets on can be too loose but I wouldn't overtighten bolts as they only go in so far. Im glad i read this thread. My Caddy as most calls for 5w30. I never disrespected you, but you gave me a reason to.
And we're also saying that it isn't going to hurt the engine if you go slightly one way or the other with your oil and octane choices. You could check your mileage and driveability over the course of several tanks of Premium. Since money seems to be no object to you. I've gone several thousand miles over the change intervals a few times and I've used 5W-30 to top off many times. Looking back I am not sure what launched you off into this tirade. If your engine needs high mileage motor oil, a synthetic blend, or a basic synthetic oil, you can bet we'll do what's right for your car given your driving style, mileage, and climate. I never disrespected you, but you gave me a reason to.