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79Chevypickup · 09-25-2003, 06:05 PM

I own a 1979 Chevy Pickup (350ci) Longbed,
I have no idea how many miles or on it because the speedo
does not work and I dont know how long it hasnt worked...

So,

Which would you use and why?

Regular Oil.....
Synthetic Oil...
High millage Oil....

Please give me as much info as you can, anything will help...
and
Which ever you use, in your opinon what is the bonus about it?

Thanks in advance for all the input....

**old Rusty C10** · 09-25-2003, 06:13 PM

id use quaker state oil cause i use it on all my trucks; its safe to assume this truck is going to need a motor rebuild soon enough cause its prolly well used

79BIG10 · 09-25-2003, 06:46 PM

For oil I use Delo400 from Wal-mart. It's inexpensive, but great oil. It's made for diesel engines which have to have oil cleaner than gasoline. I've used this for almost a year now and before that was Castol GTX. The Delo400 looks much better after 3 months of same driving as the Castrol was.

FYI: I use Wix filters from O'Rilley's Auto thanks to this site's info. Never buying a Fram again

http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html

78SilveradoSWB · 09-25-2003, 06:59 PM

For just a regular engine and if you change your oil and filter every 2500-3000 miles, then most brand of oils like Quaker State, Pennsoil, Vavoline, etc. should be OK. The high mileage oil seems intriguing, but in reality could it be just hype to get another dollar from us?

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2003, 07:18 PM

Pic your premium brand of oil, and change it often....

apstguy · 09-25-2003, 08:07 PM

I use Valvoline High mileage 10W-30. It is good stuff. Use a couple other brands of high mileage and this seems like better stuff. It slowed down the oil leak from the 2 piece seal. JUST DON'T USE FRAM AS YOUR OIL FILTER! I use AC Delco oil filters.

jeffspower · 09-25-2003, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by apstguy
JUST DON'T USE FRAM AS YOUR OIL FILTER!

Sure thing there. Fram filters are crap. I would compare them to a coffee strainer, but I am sure even some of those would still be better.

My reasons:

1. very few pleats

2. lousy-made poorly supported filter "paper" can fall apart blocking oil passages & the pickup screen, ruining your engine. Seen this many times. Ford 2.3 4cyls seem to die a sudden death from them, usually before they even make it home from the wally-lube.

3. They even look cheap on the outside.

4. Guys like me who are strongly opposed to them will rib you relentlessly until you remove it.

crackajacka · 09-25-2003, 11:21 PM

i used to run valvoline max life oil 10w-30 to 10w-40 since i cant find just sae 30, and a acdelco pf35 filter. i started burning less oil.

09-25-2003, 06:05 PM	#1
79Chevypickup MY TRUCK IS FOR SALE!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 292	Here is an OIL question for ALL!! I own a 1979 Chevy Pickup (350ci) Longbed, I have no idea how many miles or on it because the speedo does not work and I dont know how long it hasnt worked... So, Which would you use and why? Regular Oil..... Synthetic Oil... High millage Oil.... Please give me as much info as you can, anything will help... and Which ever you use, in your opinon what is the bonus about it? Thanks in advance for all the input.... __________________ 1979 Chevy LWB 350ci / 700R4 Edelbrock under the hood F O R S A L E OR T R A D E

09-25-2003, 06:13 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	id use quaker state oil cause i use it on all my trucks; its safe to assume this truck is going to need a motor rebuild soon enough cause its prolly well used __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-25-2003, 06:46 PM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	For oil I use Delo400 from Wal-mart. It's inexpensive, but great oil. It's made for diesel engines which have to have oil cleaner than gasoline. I've used this for almost a year now and before that was Castol GTX. The Delo400 looks much better after 3 months of same driving as the Castrol was. FYI: I use Wix filters from O'Rilley's Auto thanks to this site's info. Never buying a Fram again http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-25-2003, 06:59 PM	#4
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	For just a regular engine and if you change your oil and filter every 2500-3000 miles, then most brand of oils like Quaker State, Pennsoil, Vavoline, etc. should be OK. The high mileage oil seems intriguing, but in reality could it be just hype to get another dollar from us? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

09-25-2003, 07:18 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Pic your premium brand of oil, and change it often.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-25-2003, 08:07 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I use Valvoline High mileage 10W-30. It is good stuff. Use a couple other brands of high mileage and this seems like better stuff. It slowed down the oil leak from the 2 piece seal. JUST DON'T USE FRAM AS YOUR OIL FILTER! I use AC Delco oil filters. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-25-2003, 11:21 PM	#8
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	i used to run valvoline max life oil 10w-30 to 10w-40 since i cant find just sae 30, and a acdelco pf35 filter. i started burning less oil. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/



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