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68Buick

Hi Everyone,

I always read this forum but first time posting - I bought this at the weekend: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3449101
I always regretted not buying it when it was for sale some time ago so when it came up again I jumped at it!
Having owned plenty of "old" cars but never a classic it is all new to me.
I need to top up the oil and was wondering if anyone would recommend what sort of oil I should use... I was thinking Castrol Magnatec Semi-Synthetic 10w-40 or, when it's so old, should I be using standard mineral oil?

Thanks.

Didihno

That Buick is drooltastic.
I seriously considered it, but a Mustang is what makes me thump.
Also, I have nowhere indoor to store one anyways!!!
Well done fella, brilliant looking car.

Daved_XB

68Buick wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

I always read this forum but first time posting - I bought this at the weekend: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3449101
I always regretted not buying it when it was for sale some time ago so when it came up again I jumped at it!
Having owned plenty of "old" cars but never a classic it is all new to me.
I need to top up the oil and was wondering if anyone would recommend what sort of oil I should use... I was thinking Castrol Magnatec Semi-Synthetic 10w-40 or, when it's so old, should I be using standard mineral oil?

Thanks.

Standard old school thick mineral oil is what I put in my old V8's I wouldn't put 10W40 in.. It's too thin & unless the engine is a fresh rebuild you may find that it can get past the rings/seals etc... The tolerances on these old push rod V8's are generally nowhere near as fine as the modern stuff

hi5

Lovely car, it was admired here.
I put 20 w into my 65 Mustang, I've tried 10 and 15 and it just but it burns it off.
Halfords do Castrol 20 w mineral, in the old green cans.

aujopimur

Daved_XB wrote: »

Standard old school thick mineral oil is what I put in my old V8's I wouldn't put 10W40 in.. It's too thin & unless the engine is a fresh rebuild you may find that it can get past the rings/seals etc... The tolerances on these old push rod V8's are generally nowhere near as fine as the modern stuff

Welcome to classic car ownership, nice car, most old cars take bog standard 20/50 mineral oil.

68Buick

Thanks for the replies and advice - I'll stick with the technology of the time and use mineral oil
I'm thinking some lead additive for the petrol might be no harm either...
Lots to learn...

ianobrien

68Buick wrote: »

Lots to learn...

If you've got a question, just ask. No its not a silly or daft question, we were all there before and we all had to learn. If you're not too sure of anything, just ask. We might laugh and point, but we'll give you the right answer.

Yank metal is not my thing, but well wear. It's good to see that you realize it's not a modern car and therefore more care and attention is needed

Daved_XB

68Buick wrote: »

Thanks for the replies and advice - I'll stick with the technology of the time and use mineral oil
I'm thinking some lead additive for the petrol might be no harm either...
Lots to learn...

I used to use this all the time when I first got a muscle car back in '98 but after a few years I stopped & I've yet to see any issues... But as she's your new baby & a pretty one at that... The few quid is a small price for the peace of mind

Diabhalta

I use 20W-50 from Halfords (mentioned above) in that old school green can for my 3.0 V6 Essex engine.

68deville

a fram PH25 oilfilter im nearly 100% certain is what your car uses

Capri

You've probably done the research but here's a few leads -

Basic info -
http://www.google.co.nz/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enIE451IE451&q=68+buick+

Parts -
http://www.google.co.nz/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enIE451IE451&q=68+buick+#hl=en&rlz=1T4ADRA_enIE451IE451&sclient=psy-ab&q=68+buick+parts&oq=68+buick+parts&aq=f&aqi=g-K1g-bK3&aql=&gs_l=serp.12..0i30j0i8i30l3.45407.47594.0.50594.6.6.0.0.0.0.203.1045.0j5j1.6.0...0.0.3NkQxlKHYdA&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=dcc5703587746d0&biw=1144&bih=653

http://www.opgi.com/c/skylark/1968/parts.html

Forums -
http://www.teambuick.com/forums/


http://www.buickforum.com/forum/index.php?

Buick continues - in China 2012 -

http://www.buick.com.cn/

ta2kevin

Beaut of a car, did I see that in Kilbeggan back in April? I may go back through my photos!!

68Buick

Thanks everyone - I picked up that oil today in Halfords as suggested!
Also got some lead additive/ Octane booster :-)
@ moviecars - Yes, the previous owner said he had taken her to Kilbeggin this year!

Big Nasty

Hey 68 Buick.

Nice motor - I spotted that on DD myself and was admiring it.

You've got the engine oil question covered but whereabouts are you located? There's plenty of yank tank fans in the country and clubs with their own websites and facebook pages.

You're more than welcome to sign up to the Classic American Motors Ireland website and chat with fellow enthusiasts as are all other users here be you an owner or an aspiring owner.

It's a real pleasure to drive an American car on the streets here, even more so when you're cruising with other yank tanks.

One thing for anyone registering on the above site: your registration needs to be approved so if signing up send me a PM in order to get yourself activated.

Congratulations on your car and health to drive - hope to see you on the blacktop soon dude!

Kevin_Herron

You have bought yourself an excellent car.
A rock solid Californian car that received a full engine rebuild when it landed here.

I would use Castrol GTX 15W40 in that engine.
Please change the reg plates!

Here are some pics of it when I had it for sale in 2010.

68Buick

MCM - Thanks, will definitely check out CAMI. Am located in Cork so will also be checking out GASCC...
Kevin - Have Californian plates already ordered ;-) Any history or info you might have on the car would be greatly appreciated, especially anything about its US heritage...
Thanks everyone!

sudo911

I use Millers Classic 20/50w in all my yanks - got the correct amount of ZDDP for classic cars. I normally get it in Rathgar motors, but there is a chap in Wexford selling it on DoneDeal as well. About €26 for 5lts.

Just joined the Buick brigade myself with a '66 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible - gotta love the big Buicks!!!

Hope to see you on the black stuff soon!

delthedriver

68Buick wrote: »

MCM - Thanks, will definitely check out CAMI. Am located in Cork so will also be checking out GASCC...
Kevin - Have Californian plates already ordered ;-) Any history or info you might have on the car would be greatly appreciated, especially anything about its US heritage...
Thanks everyone!

contact name in Gascc , Jason ODriscoll, very helpful guy.

shagman

Maybe hunt down an Owners manual for it (as opposed to a Haynes/Service manual) this will give you all the info you need for basic maintenance.