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What type of oil to run.

Posted By Barnabasmc 7 Years Ago
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What type of oil to run.

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I have a 272 y block that was rebuilt a few years ago (probably less then 5000 miles) and I was wondering what grade of oil I should be using. I having been using 5w-30 on the advice of valvolines headquarters but I’m worried it might be to thin. Should I be using 10w-30? Any advice?

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Forum Post What type of oil to run. By Barnabasmc ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post You will get a lot of suggestions as everyone has a different opinion.... By paul2748 ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post If your oil pressure is good, then the 5w30 is fine in that regard.... By charliemccraney ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post I use Brad Penn 20W50. Probably a little overkill but it was at the... By 62bigwindow ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post On the oil test website (540RAT) he shows that Valvoline Conventional... By Dave V ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post For the last 20 years I've run Mobil 20/50 with a Zinc active with no... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hi guys, remember Ford wanted you to run 20wt, 20-50 is to thick By Cliff ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]Dave V (5/12/2018)[/b]On the oil test website (540RAT) he... By DANIEL TINDER ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Whether 20w50 is too thick will depend on your local climate, bearing... By charliemccraney ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Eye-opening revelations learned from that Rat site: Zinc, etc.... By DANIEL TINDER ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Howmuch zinc additive should I be using? Also, charliemccraney, not... By CobraJoe ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Around 1200ppm (.12%) is recommended. To determine how much additive... By charliemccraney ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post While I'm not espousing anything, back in the 80's a brand name oil,... By paul2748 ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post The old engine oil debate... "What was discovered through oil testing... By KULTULZ ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post The oil dilemma is as good as the discussion about assembly lube vs... By 1960fordf350 ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]1960fordf350 (5/13/2018)[/b]Isn't it true that if your oils... By DANIEL TINDER ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post As usual this subject brings up a 100 opinions on what oil to use..... By PF Arcand ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post You guys that run heavy oil may want to keep an eye on the oil pump... By Cliff ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Cliff, After 20 years and 50,000 miles when can I expect a problem... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post An easy run engine may never show a problem, however if it sees a lot... By Cliff ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post Apparently any day now. By 62bigwindow ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post When I was getting ready to fire up my new engine a couple of years... By slumlord444 ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post On the break in use of that oil, I can't comment, but, it's "racing"... By PF Arcand ( 7 Years Ago )
Forum Post That was recomended at the time by Isky who made the cam because of... By slumlord444 ( 7 Years Ago )


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