Thats in excellent shape for a 81!; with what seems to be unbelievably low kilos for a 81!; i dont blame ya for not driving it during the winter to say the least! cool! :)
I was going to drive my 77 Parisienne in 2 years until it had to many problems at 220000km so I will have to settle with the 2001 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie
Ugh, that is the only thing I hate about those big old rear wheel drive cars, that slippage on icy roads, but other than that I like the ride. Nice car, man, take care of it!
Ask family if it was ever changed. Most people don't change it. With 166,000 miles, it would have been dark color. If it's a nice red color, you should be ok. Check when hot for full.
granny is knows for organization and records. She is known as the white tornato cause you put something down and its gone before you can turn around to pick it up! and still at 87! But to my point, she had detailed records of all maintenance with a hand made database of records right back to when she bought it. turns out last time it was changed was october 15, 1999 and it was at 152235 k. thats only like 15 thousand ago, so it should be fine, right?
If it was changed at 152, you should be good and not worrry about it. Just check level hot few times a year. (running) Most shops use the flush system. It has good points,but I prefer to change the filter by taking the pan off. My way there will be left over old-er oil in the torque converter. The flush type takes care of that ,but the pan is not removed to change the filter. Flushing normaly washes out most junk.
they are lightweight cars. If the fluid looks NOT like new or has a burn smell.. change it. Im sure the internet can find details on how to change it. Or a chilton manual you can find on ebay for that car. Most cars don't get trans oil change until the first 100k. With new oil, you are getting in some new/replacement addatives in the new oil that brake down in the old oil. I say high mile cars about 40k change. Other people may say 50-60k
Depending on use. Normal about every 50,000 miles. Higher miles+city drive=, maybe more often. Probaby has a th350 but maybe metric 250. Check pan shape. Filter set about $8 and about 3-5 quarts of mercon 3 oil. Don't over fill,and dont' run too low. Check running when warm too. Don't over tighten pan bolts. A shop can flush the system but they charge alot. I don't care for flushing a filter out without changing it. Though, you do get more new fluid in the torque converter.
well I have always had trouble with them,but that don't mean everyone else does,guess it depends on how the engine was taken care of before you buy it
Yes very true. I think a lot of these cars were neglected over the years. People get lazy with cars sometimes and don't want to do the basic stuff. I mean you change the oil regularly and that solves a ton of problems right there!
What a beautiful car, i have always wanted a parisienne, but unfortunately here in the US they are very very hard to find, and the ones still surviving end up the the hands of ungrateful teenagers, that run then to the ground, or in the hands of those that put huge rims and spinners on them, Sad indeed
ahh veyr reliable car. nice vid. im waiting for a battery for my buick but when i get it, iil def post a vid of the start up . hasnt strate in 5 years so it should ve intertsing
i wish my dad let me keep my caprice in his garage....I have an 88 and its sad that I have actually noticed surface rust develop all over the frame..because when i got it, it was in great shape...Eventually, I'll take my car to work and spray it down and try to clean up the rust and try to garage it from then on. But damn for a 27 year old car, your car looks mint...I wish my car was garaged. Before i bought my 88, i went to look at a 1980, and that car was also garaged its entire life...no rust
It's not on YouTube yet. My folks don't really get into putting vids on the net like that, but enjoy watching them when they have a chance. THe thing that got me hooked on YOuTube was seeing very very old closing credits from Sesame Street, the way I remember it ending as a child. Then, I got hooked on pedal pumping, especially the models. I can't see it, but just hearing their expressions. I love the revving vids best just to hear the roar of the v8.
Wow, Very strong car. Was that just another battery you hooked it to? Also did you have to prime it at all before you started it?(Give it a few pumps?) I'm interested in this car, mainly this engine. Its a very common engine and a very good engine.If you ever post anymore videos of this besides the ones you have. Let me know! Very interested.
subscribe, incase i forget. its another batter i had lying around. thats still a slow crank for that car. I give it 4 pumps before i start it. give it none, cranks forever
I have a screen reader that will read to me all the text coming on the screen. It allows me to surf the net and do all the things that computer users do as far as writing and enjoying music, as well as other productive means. It's called Window-Eyes. It uses synthesized speech to read out the input. That's how I keep in touch with the world around me. YOu ought to hear my dad's 1993 chevy silverado. It has straight pipes and reminds me of his old impala in a way. V8's rock.
My dad had a 1969 chevy impala when I was a child growing up. It had a 327 with 350 heads. That was a running machine. In later years the manifold got a small leak and gave it a racecar type sound. I had a bad habit of revving it up just to hear its sound. Mother drove a 1978 monte carlo with a 305 in it for 7 years. That was a tough old car too. hat's where I get my love for older cars, especially v8 engines and their sound. If I could see I'd want a car with straight pipes. Take care.
Hey Man, that car sounds like it has been well cared for. Can't see it because I'm totally blind, but once you got the newer battery in, just hearing the ease of starting and the smooth sound of the engine is what I'm basing that on. That's amazing how good it still sounds after 27 years of service. Has theengine been rebuilt or is tha orginal? Just curions. HOpe you get many years out of it.
Hey, its all origional. Actually, all i did was boost from another old battery i had lying around in the basement. Thats also a slow crank, compared to usual. The starter cranks like new. Its only been driven by my grandmother, who is now 86 and only occasoinally drives it in the summer. I am 15, and getting into that car next year. Can't wait. Wish you could see the pristine body! Thanks for the intrest.
Looks very good! Love the old GMs, had a 87 Caprice a few years ago.
JackD567 4 months ago
Thats in excellent shape for a 81!; with what seems to be unbelievably low kilos for a 81!; i dont blame ya for not driving it during the winter to say the least! cool! :)
matts6887 1 year ago
are you from bc?
APBall 1 year ago
You've got to learn on RWD's in the snow!!! Nice car though.
Cadillac472500 2 years ago
I was going to drive my 77 Parisienne in 2 years until it had to many problems at 220000km so I will have to settle with the 2001 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie
Stapletube 2 years ago
i love old pontiac cars i might know where to get my self one that one is mint take good care of it
deathkeeper5000 2 years ago
you bet!
11paterj 2 years ago
4:34
Ugh, that is the only thing I hate about those big old rear wheel drive cars, that slippage on icy roads, but other than that I like the ride. Nice car, man, take care of it!
comgeek24 2 years ago
haha yeah they are useless in the winter. But i don't want to drive it in the winter anyway, not worth it with the salt and crap on the road.
11paterj 2 years ago
Awesome car bro, truly awesome car.
andrewps84 2 years ago
dude u should make an update video and a walkaround of the car.
that would be awesome
randomrazr 2 years ago
Look at trans fluid on the dip stick... should be more red in color. If it's black/brown.. it needs change bad.
wissn2112 2 years ago
yeah its red like new. so it should be fine then? Cause granny never drove the thing hardly. yet had it serviced spring and fall
11paterj 2 years ago
Ask family if it was ever changed. Most people don't change it. With 166,000 miles, it would have been dark color. If it's a nice red color, you should be ok. Check when hot for full.
wissn2112 2 years ago
granny is knows for organization and records. She is known as the white tornato cause you put something down and its gone before you can turn around to pick it up! and still at 87! But to my point, she had detailed records of all maintenance with a hand made database of records right back to when she bought it. turns out last time it was changed was october 15, 1999 and it was at 152235 k. thats only like 15 thousand ago, so it should be fine, right?
11paterj 2 years ago
If it was changed at 152, you should be good and not worrry about it. Just check level hot few times a year. (running) Most shops use the flush system. It has good points,but I prefer to change the filter by taking the pan off. My way there will be left over old-er oil in the torque converter. The flush type takes care of that ,but the pan is not removed to change the filter. Flushing normaly washes out most junk.
wissn2112 2 years ago
Just baby it , when cold until it warms up.
wissn2112 2 years ago
sounds good! Thanks. Now what about my 1987 pontiac 6000? (i have a video of it) it has 100,000k and i have no records of when it was done
11paterj 2 years ago
they are lightweight cars. If the fluid looks NOT like new or has a burn smell.. change it. Im sure the internet can find details on how to change it. Or a chilton manual you can find on ebay for that car. Most cars don't get trans oil change until the first 100k. With new oil, you are getting in some new/replacement addatives in the new oil that brake down in the old oil. I say high mile cars about 40k change. Other people may say 50-60k
wissn2112 2 years ago
ok thanks man!! apreciate it!
11paterj 2 years ago
i have a 81 same car but mine is tan they r nice yours is amazing mine should have top replaced but paint is gd
BusDriverStevo 2 years ago
how do u like the top? mine doesnt have one and im happy without the maintenance.
11paterj 2 years ago
dont forget to change the trans fluid/filter. I have a 80 with about 222,000mi 301v8.
wissn2112 2 years ago
how often should i change the trans fluid?
11paterj 2 years ago
Depending on use. Normal about every 50,000 miles. Higher miles+city drive=, maybe more often. Probaby has a th350 but maybe metric 250. Check pan shape. Filter set about $8 and about 3-5 quarts of mercon 3 oil. Don't over fill,and dont' run too low. Check running when warm too. Don't over tighten pan bolts. A shop can flush the system but they charge alot. I don't care for flushing a filter out without changing it. Though, you do get more new fluid in the torque converter.
wissn2112 2 years ago
It looks brand new!
dvc1218 2 years ago
How did you get that great car?
dvc1218 2 years ago
it was my grandmas
11paterj 2 years ago
Most beautiful!
dvc1218 2 years ago
That is the most beautiful Pontiac man...saweeeet!
focusonthegreen 2 years ago
thanks! acually thank my gramma:)
11paterj 2 years ago
Looks Like June 1st in sudbury ontario
Stapletube 2 years ago
I had one with a 307 in it,worst engines ever made!!!
will79601 2 years ago
why is that?
11paterj 2 years ago
had nothing but problems with it I had 2 cars with the 307 in no luck with them
will79601 2 years ago
hardly, it's an extremely durable engine! not the best performer, but it does the job nicely ;)
focusonthegreen 2 years ago
well I have always had trouble with them,but that don't mean everyone else does,guess it depends on how the engine was taken care of before you buy it
will79601 2 years ago
Yes very true. I think a lot of these cars were neglected over the years. People get lazy with cars sometimes and don't want to do the basic stuff. I mean you change the oil regularly and that solves a ton of problems right there!
focusonthegreen 2 years ago
hey I change my oil every 2700 ,iles I have a 90olds98 with 210,000 miles doesnt use a drop of oil
will79601 2 years ago
@wil
90 olds?
fuel injection baby high five lol
but who doesnt love good old carbs
randomrazr 2 years ago
Nice! That engine sounds so smooth!
themaritimeman 3 years ago
You should of posted the video of my un-restored 1958 chevrolet biscayne when we ran out of gas you have that video dont you????
WilfCarterFan 3 years ago
yes! i will do tonight!
11paterj 3 years ago
it's not called chevy motor it's called a GM motor and smoke the tires lol
gunman50cal 3 years ago
during the 80's, each division still had individual V6's and V8's. Sharing started after the diesel fiasco and of course when they neared bankruptcy.
downeshiftin 2 years ago
Omg v8 5.0L engine has 150hp.... It's useless :/
wootyyyy 3 years ago
yeah but not as bad as the very underpowered 4.3 V6 that they put in those cars aswell.
11paterj 3 years ago
i hate when people call these cars "old grandpa cars" because there not they have a v-8 and with the right parts they could make serious power
1966caprice 3 years ago
yeah, but still... its my 86 year old grandmothers. lol
11paterj 3 years ago
All old people cars have v8's...But not all cars with v8's are fast...80's 305 v8's stuggled to make 180hp. And most of that was lost to gearing.
DemoFly 3 years ago
yeah power lost to gearing ,my 85 parisienne has a 305 4 barrel and 2;41 gears ,at least it has a 4 speed overdrive with a super low first gear
tropicjester12 3 years ago
Love those cars despite poor traction in some. You have a great car there, keep it started, keep it running!
More350Power 3 years ago
LOL MINE HAS A 383 stroker
enginemasterbuilder 3 years ago
how much hp does it have? does it have a 307 5.0L V8?
Charkavi 3 years ago
not to sure. its stock. 180??? anyone know? its a 305, yeah.
11paterj 3 years ago
140 hp
enginemasterbuilder 3 years ago
Yeah, the 307 has 140hp. It was pathetic. I have an '87 Custom Cruiser.
StopDropandLOL 3 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's a 305. It looks different from my 307.
A stock 305 from this year would have 150 hp, I think.
2ndOfficerCHL 3 years ago
is that with or without the 4bbl carb
11paterj 3 years ago
That's with a 4bbl. I think a 2bbl from roughly that era would put out maybe 130 hp.
It isn't so bad, though. I've got a 4bbl Oldsmobile 307 that puts out 140 hp. She gets me everywhere, if slowly.
The 305 and 307 were utilitarian engines, anyway. Those who wanted upgrades were better off with the respective Chevy and Olds 350's.
2ndOfficerCHL 3 years ago
man that thing is not loving the snow trying to get traction
cardwellave 3 years ago
lol yeah, they're horrible for traction. an empty pickup is better.
11paterj 3 years ago
What a beautiful car, i have always wanted a parisienne, but unfortunately here in the US they are very very hard to find, and the ones still surviving end up the the hands of ungrateful teenagers, that run then to the ground, or in the hands of those that put huge rims and spinners on them, Sad indeed
deltaboy767 3 years ago 2
Ohhh wow dude...that car is awesome!!!!!!!! I love the classic cars... i have an 1967 Chevy Belair. whats it like up there in Canada?
SweetBreannaUSA 3 years ago 3
Well, it's a beautiful car. Continue to take great care of it.
sexysagi 3 years ago 3
What an awesome car, driving in the snow looks hard!
Jimmetalrules5546 3 years ago 3
nice clean pontiac
boredmud 3 years ago 2
bad driver
crackwoodqc 3 years ago
ahh veyr reliable car. nice vid. im waiting for a battery for my buick but when i get it, iil def post a vid of the start up . hasnt strate in 5 years so it should ve intertsing
randomrazr 3 years ago
K means thousand... but nice video.
hafd107 3 years ago
k= kilometers in canada, in the us, you have to almost double that figure
boredmud 3 years ago
Why was the car garaged so long? Did your grandmother stop driving it? If so, why?
sexysagi 3 years ago
Gas prices
Jimmetalrules5546 3 years ago
Hi DUde, have you cranked up the pontiac lately? I was browsing Youtube and came back across the vid of your winter start.
therockman8 3 years ago
yeah man. gunna take it to some car shows soon
11paterj 3 years ago
hey dude can i pimp out that car for u, i can make it look really awesome and give it a really fast engine, n alot more
TiffBabe07 3 years ago
hell yeah
11paterj 3 years ago
next time its cold out be sure to pee on the battery...the dump hot water on it, then pee on the starter
TiffBabe07 3 years ago
lol and that does what?
11paterj 3 years ago
Warms it up LOL...that was only meant to be funny tho...would never do such a thing for real..
TiffBabe07 3 years ago
lol no kiddin
11paterj 3 years ago
i wish my dad let me keep my caprice in his garage....I have an 88 and its sad that I have actually noticed surface rust develop all over the frame..because when i got it, it was in great shape...Eventually, I'll take my car to work and spray it down and try to clean up the rust and try to garage it from then on. But damn for a 27 year old car, your car looks mint...I wish my car was garaged. Before i bought my 88, i went to look at a 1980, and that car was also garaged its entire life...no rust
rabidmadman 3 years ago
i use to have one, as my first car given to me by a friend, ran great for 2 months then it just quit running so now just sits in storage.
Setka1982 4 years ago
what happeened?
11paterj 4 years ago
It's not on YouTube yet. My folks don't really get into putting vids on the net like that, but enjoy watching them when they have a chance. THe thing that got me hooked on YOuTube was seeing very very old closing credits from Sesame Street, the way I remember it ending as a child. Then, I got hooked on pedal pumping, especially the models. I can't see it, but just hearing their expressions. I love the revving vids best just to hear the roar of the v8.
therockman8 4 years ago
Wow, Very strong car. Was that just another battery you hooked it to? Also did you have to prime it at all before you started it?(Give it a few pumps?) I'm interested in this car, mainly this engine. Its a very common engine and a very good engine.If you ever post anymore videos of this besides the ones you have. Let me know! Very interested.
~Richard
darkmp40 4 years ago
subscribe, incase i forget. its another batter i had lying around. thats still a slow crank for that car. I give it 4 pumps before i start it. give it none, cranks forever
11paterj 4 years ago
I have a screen reader that will read to me all the text coming on the screen. It allows me to surf the net and do all the things that computer users do as far as writing and enjoying music, as well as other productive means. It's called Window-Eyes. It uses synthesized speech to read out the input. That's how I keep in touch with the world around me. YOu ought to hear my dad's 1993 chevy silverado. It has straight pipes and reminds me of his old impala in a way. V8's rock.
therockman8 4 years ago
is it on youtube?
11paterj 4 years ago
Hey kiddo, nice ride. It's in great shape, hang on to it. Reminds me of my first caprice. Flip the air filter cover and post some WOT vids : )
bronxfireradio 4 years ago
wide open throddle?
11paterj 4 years ago
My dad had a 1969 chevy impala when I was a child growing up. It had a 327 with 350 heads. That was a running machine. In later years the manifold got a small leak and gave it a racecar type sound. I had a bad habit of revving it up just to hear its sound. Mother drove a 1978 monte carlo with a 305 in it for 7 years. That was a tough old car too. hat's where I get my love for older cars, especially v8 engines and their sound. If I could see I'd want a car with straight pipes. Take care.
therockman8 4 years ago
they sure are nice. How do you manage so well with computers?
11paterj 4 years ago
i have the same car with a 97 corvette motor dropped in it. very nice car keep it garaged
jtreign9097 4 years ago
Awesome you really know your stuff
11wentok 4 years ago
Hey Man, that car sounds like it has been well cared for. Can't see it because I'm totally blind, but once you got the newer battery in, just hearing the ease of starting and the smooth sound of the engine is what I'm basing that on. That's amazing how good it still sounds after 27 years of service. Has theengine been rebuilt or is tha orginal? Just curions. HOpe you get many years out of it.
therockman8 4 years ago
Hey, its all origional. Actually, all i did was boost from another old battery i had lying around in the basement. Thats also a slow crank, compared to usual. The starter cranks like new. Its only been driven by my grandmother, who is now 86 and only occasoinally drives it in the summer. I am 15, and getting into that car next year. Can't wait. Wish you could see the pristine body! Thanks for the intrest.
11paterj 4 years ago
Wonderfull video. Great car. Looking forward to seeing more videos of it.
newflyer500 4 years ago