What grade/type oil in 740 with 200k miles?

I did a search here, but unable to find a good answer. It appears as if I will have to machine my crankshaft to the next level - mechanic says .010". I'll get new bearings also I assume.

Just curious, do you all normally keep using the original oil weight from when the car is new, or do you go to a heavier weight or something like synthetic with higher miles?

I have a 1987 non-turbo 740 GLE with the B230F engine and 196,000 miles.

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jamiebabineaux
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FYI: this site is amazing:

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like the bearing wear analysis and the viscosity chart

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jamiebabineaux

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Dlee

FWIW, when I rebuilt the engine in my 244 Turbo, I stuck with 10W-30 (except 5W-30 in the mild winter), and change the filter and oil very frequently.

Frequent oil changes is the best bang for your buck.

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zencraps

Can anyone vouch for Auto-Rx? This was recommended by an oil "expert" to clean a dirty engine.

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jamiebabineaux

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