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.......

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 :P

[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.

[john_mete]

alright so i think im gunna go with the 20w50 and see how that works out, then try 15w40 again after about 6,000kms.

thanks for your help guys

[Goon]

I go with what is recommanded dude, 20 50w for sure its a 6!!... keep that and never change it again...the more money u spend on oil the better it will be for ur car..

a tool i knew used black and gold brand oil in his v8 vl, that didnt last long at all car went bang!!

[rb26dett]

I use Penrite Sin 25 in my VL. Bloody hard to get around here though.

[john_mete]

rofl black and gold oil, what was ur mate thinking lolz.

[Goon]

rofl black and gold oil, what was ur mate thinking lolz.

stuffs me prolbey wanted more fuel, i didnt like him anywayz, he thought he was king with an 8 lol!

[Goon]

I use Penrite Sin 25 in my VL. Bloody hard to get around here though.

Good choice man, ive heard only good things about that oil

[seans VL Calais]

id be using 15w-40.

[seans VL Calais]

I go with what is recommanded dude, 20 50w for sure its a 6!!... keep that and never change it again...the more money u spend on oil the better it will be for ur car..

a tool i knew used black and gold brand oil in his v8 vl, that didnt last long at all car went bang!!

what does that have to do with what grade oil it takes ?? just because its a 6 doesnt mean it takes thicker oil. for example a BA falcon takes magnatec 10w-30 even thinner again

[Leroy14]

I've been using Penrite 20-60 in my vl for 7 years now changing the oil and filter every 5000. It's pretty expensive s*** and some people say it's excessive but I figure grease and oil are cheaper than parts. What do you guys think about that grade? Been using it since it had 170000 now done 240000 and no probs, singing like a bird.

[Goon]

what does that have to do with what grade oil it takes ?? just because its a 6 doesnt mean it takes thicker oil. for example a BA falcon takes magnatec 10w-30 even thinner again

as said above, oil is cheaper then parts..

but hey use any oil u like..