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dannyboy53

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Gas and oil
« on: September 30, 2019, 05:40:01 PM »
Hello-----I just purchased a 1953 Kaiser Manhattan. I would like to know that when I need the oil changed, what is the ideal weight oil?? Also, I was told to have the "mid" grade gasoline. In Colorado, we have 85, 87 and 91 Octane. So, do I assume I get the 87 Regular gas?? In CA, their gas is 87, 91, and 93 I believe........Thanks, Dan (a new Coloradoian and Kaiser owner)

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Re: Gas and oil
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2019, 10:20:08 PM »
--use 85 octane, 10w30 or 15w40 oil, change at 2000mi or at 3000mi if you have an oil filter.
I used a gallon of diesel fuel with every fill up with gas ,helps with vaporlock in my 53 Kaiser.
amkfkenb     (Old Coloradoan and former owner of a 53 K

Bob G

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Re: Gas and oil
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2019, 12:06:38 PM »
Am using 15-40 weight oil and 85 octane gas, and also intermittently using an electric fuel pump for cold starts and slow hot summer traffic. No problems.
'54 Kaiser Special
'64 Studebaker GT Hawk