<VV> Fw: Motor Oil

[Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA]

Thanks to everybody who replied to my request 
for recommendations on what oil to run in a stock 
street Corvair.  I’ve been running Mobil 1 for some 
years in “Mom’s Corvair” (stock ‘65 140hp coupe) 
and will continue to run a full synthetic, but as you 
will see when reading below, I will be changing brands.  

The reason I brought up the topic is that a close 
friend of mine has a large supply of fresh motor 
oil and it was suggested that some of our local 
members may enjoy learning about the following:

DIESEL

Only $30/case of 3 gallons; ($2.50/quart) and for larger quantities, 

only $50/case of 6 gallons ($2.09/quart).

Chevron DELO 400: 15W-40 – (Blue 1-gal. bottle) 

Shell Rotella:             15W-40 – (White 1-gal. bottle) 

Pennzoil:                    Long-Life Gold – (Yellow 1-gal. bottle)



CONVENTIONAL & SYNTHETIC BLENDS

Only $30/case of 12 quarts ($2.50/quart).

Castrol:                      10W-30, 20W-50 (GTX) – (White 1-qt. bottle)

Pennzoil:                    10W-30, HD30, 10W-40, 20W-50 (Conventional) – (Yellow 1-qt. bottle)

                                    10W-30 (High Mileage Vehicle) – (Bronze 1-qt. bottle)

                                    5W-20, 5W-30 Synthetic Blend (SUV, Truck, Minivan) – (Gold 1-qt. bottle)

Valvoline:                   10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 – (White 1-qt. bottle)

Quaker State:            5W-20, 10W-30, 10W-40 –  (Green 1-qt. bottle)



FULL SYNTHETIC

Only $30/case of 6 quarts ($5.00/quart). 

Castrol Syntec:          10W-30 – (Black 1-qt. bottle) 

Pennzoil Platinum:    5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 – (Silver 1-qt. bottle)


(I have no financial interest in this endeavor but will assist 
in answering questions and helping to facilitate the delivery 
of the oil)
360-661-6060
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

From: Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA 
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 4:12 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org ; WC Corsa 
Subject: Motor Oil

What’s everybody running in their street cars?  
Conventional, blends or full synthetic and 
what weight?
Appreciate the feedback.
Thanks

Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA