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Originally Posted by B@lliZtiK
My chassis is at 162k, I have my doubts about the age of the engine, it's very easy to remove any of the bolts on it. For example the P-side exhaust mani bolts came loose with nowhere near the effort I've seen on other high mileage cars. Compression was 130 across the board, at 5500 feet of altitude.
I just have my doubts about the effectiveness and useflulness of thicker oil like that in a car that probably won't see much high performance use. Simply to prop up a lifter tick problem, I don't think it's a good idea. Best to fix whatever causes that in the first place, IMO.
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I'll add more detail. I bought the car new in 1992 and after it's break-in with regular 10W-30 I used Amsoil 10W-30 til about 100K. My engine has never had a major break down and the turbos are still original. I think it goes to show how well made this Z is when all the maintaince and care is done right.
