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69Rumbler · 02-13-2013, 08:15 PM

any one have any idea are suggestions .. what kind of oil ? weight ? brand ? Filter ? i should be using

asolde · 02-13-2013, 08:20 PM

Vavoline VR1 30 OR 40 WT Racing oil.

Fldawg · 02-13-2013, 08:21 PM

Well the filter i would highly recommend WIX, the oil depends on if you need zinc in the engine or your just looking for a good oil with no zinc, weight 10w30 or 10w40
i use brad penn 10w30 in mine, kendall or amalie oil is good, i use amalie in my 2011 silverado. What kind of engine do you have, is it daily driver or weekend warrior?

69Rumbler · 02-13-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

Well the filter i would highly recommend WIX, the oil depends on if you need zinc in the engine or your just looking for a good oil with no zinc, weight 10w30 or 10w40
i use brad penn 10w30 in mine, kendall or amalie oil is good, i use amalie in my 2011 silverado. What kind of engine do you have, is it daily driver or weekend warrior?

i have a car i drive but some days i just want to drive my truck lol so its a little of both lol with gas being 4.15 where i live try not to drive it so much but i cant help it lol

69Rumbler · 02-13-2013, 08:22 PM

its just a reg 350 btw
thanks ! ..

Fldawg · 02-13-2013, 09:38 PM

i would get a good 10w30 and a wix filter, you'll be fine

**Stocker** · 02-15-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

i would get a good 10w30 and a wix filter, you'll be fine

Agreed. If you're near a NAPA store, their oil is made by Valvoline and their Gold line filters are made by Wix.

**jocko** · 02-13-2013, 09:57 PM

i'm a Valvoline Conventional 10W30 and Fram PH30 filter kinda guy myself.

richards72chevy · 02-13-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

i'm a Valvoline Conventional 10W30 and Fram PH30 filter kinda guy myself.

I use the ph5 in my 350.Does the ph30 hold more oil?

**jocko** · 02-14-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

I use the ph5 in my 350.Does the ph30 hold more oil?

Well, I'm not sure, I don't know how much a PH5 holds. Or I just bought the wrong filter!

*Mister-B* · 02-13-2013, 11:01 PM

I prefer full synthetic oil in my vehicles.
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richards72chevy · 02-14-2013, 10:33 PM

Ive been using the ph5 for last 12 years on my 350.I may be using the wrong one.Lol.I thought the ph30 may be a heavy duty filter that held more oil.

Transformula · 02-15-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Ive been using the ph5 for last 12 years on my 350.I may be using the wrong one.Lol.I thought the ph30 may be a heavy duty filter that held more oil.

The Fram PH5 has an anti-drain back valve in it, the 30 does not.

GASoline71 · 02-14-2013, 11:41 PM

Fram filters suck... period. Wix or AC. Any 10W30 oil will do.

Gary

Shaun1162 · 02-15-2013, 12:13 AM

Wix all the way... I know some guys runs Rotella 15W-40 diesel oil due to the high(er) zinc content... Have used it in a few old trucks and seems to work good.

GASoline71 · 02-15-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun1162

Wix all the way... I know some guys runs Rotella 15W-40 diesel oil due to the high(er) zinc content... Have used it in a few old trucks and seems to work good.

Unfortunately that's not the case anymore. Even the Zinc content in diesel oil is not enough for flat tappet gas engines. Maybe 10 to 15 years ago...

Gary

GTJ558 · 02-15-2013, 07:41 PM

i know im a little crazy but i prefer royal purple in everything i drive, 10 30 full synthetic all the way, maybe a filter to match or k&n

Scott>72-GMC · 02-15-2013, 01:17 AM

?? Anyone ever use k&n oil filters anyone?
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c10srule · 02-15-2013, 03:54 PM

ive been using the k&n filter on my truck with no issues, i run valvoline 10 40 with two bottles of ca159, i use two bottles because it has an 8 qt pan, but the wix filters are really good, fram filters arent real reliable, to much in my motor to run a cheap filter

nate_g_2003 · 02-15-2013, 04:10 PM

Wix or AC filter, and 10w-30, usually the O'Reilly Synthetic. I did use some old (unused) Pennzoil my dad gave me, just to get rid of it.

steves1967 · 02-15-2013, 04:15 PM

Wix filters are superior to Fram filters. I was a Fram guy for years until I actually took both of them apart. Now I'm a Wix guy. Seeing as how you are in LA you probably dont need to worry about temperature, temps arent that bad down there. If the 350 has less than 75000 i'd use 10w30, if more than that I'd go 10w40. If the engine is tired and loose i'd go 20w50. I've always had good luck with Valvoline convential oil, no need for full synthetic.

just my .02 cents....

**Bill72** · 02-15-2013, 04:21 PM

WIX filter (NAPA Gold is Wix and Car Quest filters used to be Wix and maybe still are.)
15w-40
NAPA oil is Valvoline and 15w-40 is on sale for $9.99/gal until 2/25

Fldawg · 02-15-2013, 04:48 PM

My friend has a mom and pop auto parts store and had a display some years back and it had a wix filter a fram filter and a ac delco filter cut apart and if you seen that you would never use a fram or delco again, if he still has it i will take a pic and post it then you can see for yourself

Gumby · 02-15-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

My friend has a mom and pop auto parts store and had a display some years back and it had a wix filter a fram filter and a ac delco filter cut apart and if you seen that you would never use a fram or delco again, if he still has it i will take a pic and post it then you can see for yourself

you hear that all the time but the ones ive cut open for our 80 buick, 86 poncho, 01 subaru were all well built like the rest, non of that rumored cardboard bypass stuff, cut one open yourself to know for sure.......

Gumby · 02-15-2013, 06:05 PM

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02-13-2013, 08:15 PM	#1
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	oil change ? any one have any idea are suggestions .. what kind of oil ? weight ? brand ? Filter ? i should be using __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

02-13-2013, 08:20 PM	#2
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: oil change ? Vavoline VR1 30 OR 40 WT Racing oil.

02-13-2013, 08:21 PM	#3
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: oil change ? Well the filter i would highly recommend WIX, the oil depends on if you need zinc in the engine or your just looking for a good oil with no zinc, weight 10w30 or 10w40 i use brad penn 10w30 in mine, kendall or amalie oil is good, i use amalie in my 2011 silverado. What kind of engine do you have, is it daily driver or weekend warrior?

02-13-2013, 08:22 PM	#5
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02-13-2013, 09:38 PM	#6
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: oil change ? i would get a good 10w30 and a wix filter, you'll be fine

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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: oil change ? i'm a Valvoline Conventional 10W30 and Fram PH30 filter kinda guy myself.

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02-14-2013, 10:33 PM	#12
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: oil change ? Ive been using the ph5 for last 12 years on my 350.I may be using the wrong one.Lol.I thought the ph30 may be a heavy duty filter that held more oil.

02-15-2013, 12:13 AM	#15
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: oil change ? Wix all the way... I know some guys runs Rotella 15W-40 diesel oil due to the high(er) zinc content... Have used it in a few old trucks and seems to work good. __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

02-15-2013, 07:41 PM	#17
GTJ558 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sayville, NY Posts: 31	Re: oil change ? i know im a little crazy but i prefer royal purple in everything i drive, 10 30 full synthetic all the way, maybe a filter to match or k&n

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02-15-2013, 03:54 PM	#19
c10srule Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oran,mo. Posts: 171	Re: oil change ? ive been using the k&n filter on my truck with no issues, i run valvoline 10 40 with two bottles of ca159, i use two bottles because it has an 8 qt pan, but the wix filters are really good, fram filters arent real reliable, to much in my motor to run a cheap filter

02-15-2013, 04:10 PM	#20
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: oil change ? Wix or AC filter, and 10w-30, usually the O'Reilly Synthetic. I did use some old (unused) Pennzoil my dad gave me, just to get rid of it. __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

02-15-2013, 04:15 PM	#21
steves1967 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Manteca, Ca USA Posts: 305	Re: oil change ? Wix filters are superior to Fram filters. I was a Fram guy for years until I actually took both of them apart. Now I'm a Wix guy. Seeing as how you are in LA you probably dont need to worry about temperature, temps arent that bad down there. If the 350 has less than 75000 i'd use 10w30, if more than that I'd go 10w40. If the engine is tired and loose i'd go 20w50. I've always had good luck with Valvoline convential oil, no need for full synthetic. just my .02 cents.... __________________ '71 Chevy 3/4 Ton Longbed '22 Chevy Tahoe RST '67 Firebird- 8 sec street car '24 GMC CC 4x4 Duramax Dually

02-15-2013, 04:21 PM	#22
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: oil change ? WIX filter (NAPA Gold is Wix and Car Quest filters used to be Wix and maybe still are.) 15w-40 NAPA oil is Valvoline and 15w-40 is on sale for $9.99/gal until 2/25



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02-15-2013, 04:48 PM	#23
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: oil change ? My friend has a mom and pop auto parts store and had a display some years back and it had a wix filter a fram filter and a ac delco filter cut apart and if you seen that you would never use a fram or delco again, if he still has it i will take a pic and post it then you can see for yourself

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