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Red68 · 05-01-2011, 01:47 PM

I am coming up on 500 miles on my rebuilt engine. I used an engine breakin additive and was trying to decide what brand/weight/synthetic or non-synthetic oil to use.

Any advise????

Thanks

fastwillie 696969 · 05-01-2011, 01:48 PM

royal purple and wix filter

boucher racing · 05-01-2011, 02:06 PM

Brad Penn 10W30

lilred67 · 05-01-2011, 02:21 PM

my current fill in the '67 is NAPA 10-30 conventional ( made by Valvoline ) with 1/2 pint of GM EOS and a WIX filter.

Red68 · 05-01-2011, 02:43 PM

Thanks guys, I also searched the engine forum and found a few other options.

I appriciate the input.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-01-2011, 03:07 PM

Valvoline

**Stocker** · 05-01-2011, 03:09 PM

I used Chevron 10W-30 for years (on sale and with a rebate, it was dirt cheap) but it's probably gonna be NAPA 10W-30 (by Valvoline, like lilred67 said) from now on. With a NAPA Gold (Wix) filter.

Legolas894 · 05-01-2011, 04:00 PM

Valvoline 10W-30, Napa Gold Oil Filter. Just changed the oil yesterday.

**70cst** · 05-01-2011, 04:36 PM

lubriplate super gpo 15w-40

Newtz67 · 05-01-2011, 04:44 PM

Valvoline and red line additive. Newer oil does not have the zinc in it that the older engines need.

**leddzepp** · 05-01-2011, 04:47 PM

mobil 1 synthetic with a k and n oil filter
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ffk · 05-01-2011, 04:56 PM

lucas and a k & n oil

filter

**70cst** · 05-01-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newtz67

Valvoline and red line additive. Newer oil does not have the zinc in it that the older engines need.

Description: LUBRIPLATE SUPER GPO OILS are formulated with ZDDP (Zinc and Phosphorus) for maximum anti-wear protection. Recommended for heavy-duty applications, high-performance and classic car engines. They help protect flat tappet lifters, camshafts and other components from premature wear. Turbo and diesel approved.

hayhauler71 · 05-01-2011, 05:33 PM

Valvoline vv855 and a k&n filter

Kurt L · 05-01-2011, 05:34 PM

my truck has over 358,000 miles on it,i started using the recycled oil as i call it from advance [you know the cheap oil]. started using hastings oil filters then changed to wix but can't get them from advance so i use fram.but at 250,000 i started using a quart of lucas with every oil change. my combo is 1qt lucas to 4qts 20w50. been good for me keeps me at 50lbs of oil pressure when driving down the road. idles at 35lbs pressure.

Sicklajoie · 05-01-2011, 06:34 PM

Kendall 10W-30 and AC Delco filter.

Old Yeller 1970 · 05-01-2011, 06:43 PM

Don't know if you saw this thread or not but I've been digesting it for the last 24 hrs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381780

Assuming you still have a flat tappet cam the biggest issue is with the amount of ZDDP being decreased from the modern oil formulations at the request of the car companies in order to cover the federally mandated catalytic converter warranty. The decrease in ZDDP isn't as big an issue for stock cams and spring loads. High lift cams with heavier springs can run into trouble without enough ZDDP.

The modern formulations without enough ZDDP are designated API SM whereas the older formulations with enough ZDDP are designated SL or SJ. I just put Mobile 1 synthetic in Old Yeller right before finding out it doesn't have enough ZDDP so I'm going to add a bottle of ZDDP Plus and at the next oil change switch to Royal Purple.

PS: It's nice to see a fellow formite over in the next county.

Newtz67 · 05-01-2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Description: LUBRIPLATE SUPER GPO OILS are formulated with ZDDP (Zinc and Phosphorus) for maximum anti-wear protection. Recommended for heavy-duty applications, high-performance and classic car engines. They help protect flat tappet lifters, camshafts and other components from premature wear. Turbo and diesel approved.

I was hoping someone would respond to that. haha. I've had this fact pounded into my head. Where do you find this oil?

Pont406 · 05-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Castrol 10-40 with comp cam and lucas additive for flat tappet cam.

**70cst** · 05-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newtz67

I was hoping someone would respond to that. haha. I've had this fact pounded into my head. Where do you find this oil?

Here you go...
If you google there are distributors but the price seems to be the same. I bought a case last time.
http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=27

Newtz67 · 05-01-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Here you go...
If you google there are distributors but the price seems to be the same. I bought a case last time.
http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=27

Thanks, I always buy valvoline by the case. Don't remember the price right off, but that doesn't seem too bad.

umwtnt · 05-01-2011, 08:09 PM

Royal Purple oil and filter. Would run nothing else. I did run Castrol Synthetic oil for 20 years before switching.

Red68 · 05-01-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Yeller 1970

Don't know if you saw this thread or not but I've been digesting it for the last 24 hrs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381780

Assuming you still have a flat tappet cam the biggest issue is with the amount of ZDDP being decreased from the modern oil formulations at the request of the car companies in order to cover the federally mandated catalytic converter warranty. The decrease in ZDDP isn't as big an issue for stock cams and spring loads. High lift cams with heavier springs can run into trouble without enough ZDDP.

The modern formulations without enough ZDDP are designated API SM whereas the older formulations with enough ZDDP are designated SL or SJ. I just put Mobile 1 synthetic in Old Yeller right before finding out it doesn't have enough ZDDP so I'm going to add a bottle of ZDDP Plus and at the next oil change switch to Royal Purple.

PS: It's nice to see a fellow formite over in the next county.

Old Yeller,
I do have a flat tappet cam, before I read your info and the thread you referred to I bought Valvoline VR-1 which several board members said they use (at least in the engine drivetrain section). It is 20W 50, will this cause any problems with my engine? After reading more about the VR-1 it says it is for race engines or engines that are exposed to extreme heat and loads and not recommended for street applications. It seems there is so much info out there I don't know what to believe.

You refer to the next county over, how far are you away from Lubbock? I just moved to this area and actually live in Wolfforth.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-01-2011, 10:36 PM

Ive been using a wix filter and valvoline 10 30 with the lucas engine oil break in additive

Is this ok? is there another additive I can use?

I wish I went roller..

packrat42 · 05-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Valvoline 50 weight racing oil and purolator oil filter.

05-01-2011, 01:47 PM	#1
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	What type of oil do you use? I am coming up on 500 miles on my rebuilt engine. I used an engine breakin additive and was trying to decide what brand/weight/synthetic or non-synthetic oil to use. Any advise???? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

05-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What type of oil do you use? royal purple and wix filter __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-01-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What type of oil do you use? Brad Penn 10W30 __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

05-01-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: What type of oil do you use? my current fill in the '67 is NAPA 10-30 conventional ( made by Valvoline ) with 1/2 pint of GM EOS and a WIX filter.

05-01-2011, 02:43 PM	#5
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: What type of oil do you use? Thanks guys, I also searched the engine forum and found a few other options. I appriciate the input. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

05-01-2011, 03:07 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What type of oil do you use? Valvoline __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-01-2011, 03:09 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,657	Re: What type of oil do you use? I used Chevron 10W-30 for years (on sale and with a rebate, it was dirt cheap) but it's probably gonna be NAPA 10W-30 (by Valvoline, like lilred67 said) from now on. With a NAPA Gold (Wix) filter. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-01-2011, 04:00 PM	#8
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: What type of oil do you use? Valvoline 10W-30, Napa Gold Oil Filter. Just changed the oil yesterday. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

05-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,370	Re: What type of oil do you use? lubriplate super gpo 15w-40 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-01-2011, 04:44 PM	#10
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: What type of oil do you use? Valvoline and red line additive. Newer oil does not have the zinc in it that the older engines need. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 05-01-2011 at 05:07 PM.

05-01-2011, 04:47 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: What type of oil do you use? mobil 1 synthetic with a k and n oil filter Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-01-2011, 04:56 PM	#12
ffk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lowell, in Posts: 271	Re: What type of oil do you use? lucas and a k & n oil filter __________________ my build thread -- (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438604)

05-01-2011, 05:33 PM	#14
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What type of oil do you use? Valvoline vv855 and a k&n filter Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

05-01-2011, 05:34 PM	#15
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: What type of oil do you use? my truck has over 358,000 miles on it,i started using the recycled oil as i call it from advance [you know the cheap oil]. started using hastings oil filters then changed to wix but can't get them from advance so i use fram.but at 250,000 i started using a quart of lucas with every oil change. my combo is 1qt lucas to 4qts 20w50. been good for me keeps me at 50lbs of oil pressure when driving down the road. idles at 35lbs pressure.

05-01-2011, 06:34 PM	#16
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,494	Re: What type of oil do you use? Kendall 10W-30 and AC Delco filter. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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05-01-2011, 06:43 PM	#17
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: What type of oil do you use? Don't know if you saw this thread or not but I've been digesting it for the last 24 hrs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381780 Assuming you still have a flat tappet cam the biggest issue is with the amount of ZDDP being decreased from the modern oil formulations at the request of the car companies in order to cover the federally mandated catalytic converter warranty. The decrease in ZDDP isn't as big an issue for stock cams and spring loads. High lift cams with heavier springs can run into trouble without enough ZDDP. The modern formulations without enough ZDDP are designated API SM whereas the older formulations with enough ZDDP are designated SL or SJ. I just put Mobile 1 synthetic in Old Yeller right before finding out it doesn't have enough ZDDP so I'm going to add a bottle of ZDDP Plus and at the next oil change switch to Royal Purple. PS: It's nice to see a fellow formite over in the next county. __________________ Old Yeller

05-01-2011, 07:40 PM	#19
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What type of oil do you use? Castrol 10-40 with comp cam and lucas additive for flat tappet cam. Attached Images

05-01-2011, 08:09 PM	#22
umwtnt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 226	Re: What type of oil do you use? Royal Purple oil and filter. Would run nothing else. I did run Castrol Synthetic oil for 20 years before switching. __________________ The more I learn, the more I find out I don't know. 69 Chevy SWB w/67 front end 4 wheel discs 468 BB 700R4 Bagged Coming around slowly

05-01-2011, 10:36 PM	#24
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What type of oil do you use? Ive been using a wix filter and valvoline 10 30 with the lucas engine oil break in additive Is this ok? is there another additive I can use? I wish I went roller.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: What type of oil do you use? Valvoline 50 weight racing oil and purolator oil filter. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

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