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Andy4639 · 04-14-2002, 04:41 AM

I live in the Southeast. SC and I use to run Castrol 20w-50 all the time until I found out that the heavy oil in the summer time could cost you power. I have been using Castrol oil 10w-30 ever since am pleased with it. I have a 93 sub. and 94 elderado and both of them recommend 10w-30, so I figured why not the 71 with 86 305 H.O. TPI. Sure makes changing the oil easier with only one oil to buy. Really think it has todo with climate,miles on motor mostly though it's just to the personal feelings of each.

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04-14-2002, 04:41 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	I live in the Southeast. SC and I use to run Castrol 20w-50 all the time until I found out that the heavy oil in the summer time could cost you power. I have been using Castrol oil 10w-30 ever since am pleased with it. I have a 93 sub. and 94 elderado and both of them recommend 10w-30, so I figured why not the 71 with 86 305 H.O. TPI. Sure makes changing the oil easier with only one oil to buy. Really think it has todo with climate,miles on motor mostly though it's just to the personal feelings of each. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html] www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639] [This message has been edited by Andy4639 (edited April 14, 2002).] __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.