vl executive preferred oil.

[john_mete]

hey guys,

ive read that valvoline 20w50 is the best motor oil for a 1987 vl executive.

i just wanted to know what oil all other vl commodore owners are putting in there cars.

ATM the previous owners mechanic put 15w40 in the engine.......:bang:

gutta change my oil thursday.

 

[harry3]

I use valvoline because its cheap, the widest SAE range is best, I think and do change it every 6 months if not earlier, with a new filter

I wouldnt use a straight 50 oil as not all parts in the engine would be worn equally

 

[detox_nath83]

oil suitable for older engines.
20/50 viscosity is perfect, run my first vl on it for 5 years changing every 5000-6000 kms
keep it clean and not gummy.
running the same in my vl now. No issues what-so-ever

 

[john_mete]

thanks guys, what would be a better quality brand oil to look at ?

 

[jatsvl]

1st choice - 20w50 valvoline XLD classic,
then in no particular order.
20w50 valvoline XLD plus,
20w50 valvoline XLD premium,
all very good oils with the recommended viscosity.

YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! Lol.

 

[jetspin_vn]

The lads are on the money - although I will add that the 15w40 your mechanic put in isn't going to be a bad thing, especially on a one off. But with older higher Km motors, def go for a 20w50... and make it a Valvoline (although others will argue!)

 

[john_mete]

my vl commodore has only got 106,000kms does that make much of a differance?

 

[detox_nath83]

nope just 20/50 is recommended for vehicles built pre 1990 something similar u will read it on the oil bottle

 

[greenfoam]

Use the thinest oil you can that will hold your oil pressure (no rattles) I would expect 15/40 to be fine in a rb30 with low ks. Heavy oils just add drag and waste power/economy no use to use them unless you have to

 

[jetspin_vn]

Agreed. If your only round the 100k mark, then 15w40 would be ideal.