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Jeremy_5 · 03-05-2004, 05:31 AM

I have a 72 402 BB, I don't have the factory service manual yet so I was wondering if anyone knows how many quarts of oil it holds? Also is their a recommended grade of oil to use??

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-05-2004, 10:56 AM

You will need (5) quarts of oil when you change the oil and filter.

I use 10w-40 year round in Michigan. Oil viscosity recommendations can change depending on where you live.

Jim

Jeremy_5 · 03-05-2004, 04:09 PM

Thanks, only 5 quarts? my new truck take takes 6 and has a smaller engine, thats wierd. Has anybody heard about running a thicker viscosity oil on older engines? What does everybody else use? I always put 5w-30 in my new truck, becuase thats what the manual says to

Jeremy_5 · 03-05-2004, 05:34 PM

does anyone have a chart of which viscosity to use for various tempertarure ranges, I had one lying around and now can't seem to find it

any help would be appreciated going to go get the oil in a few minutes.

Jeremy

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2004, 01:59 AM

If the engine is not worn out, then you'll be fine with 10/30, and maybe 10/40 in the winter...asuming it gets cold in your location. (No idea where lincoln is in Cali)
If you have a worn engine, then thick oil won't hurt too much, and may make the engine last a few more miles.

03-05-2004, 05:31 AM	#1
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	quick question I have a 72 402 BB, I don't have the factory service manual yet so I was wondering if anyone knows how many quarts of oil it holds? Also is their a recommended grade of oil to use?? __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

03-05-2004, 04:09 PM	#3
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	Thanks, only 5 quarts? my new truck take takes 6 and has a smaller engine, thats wierd. Has anybody heard about running a thicker viscosity oil on older engines? What does everybody else use? I always put 5w-30 in my new truck, becuase thats what the manual says to __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

03-05-2004, 05:34 PM	#4
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	does anyone have a chart of which viscosity to use for various tempertarure ranges, I had one lying around and now can't seem to find it any help would be appreciated going to go get the oil in a few minutes. Jeremy __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

03-05-2004, 10:56 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	You will need (5) quarts of oil when you change the oil and filter. I use 10w-40 year round in Michigan. Oil viscosity recommendations can change depending on where you live. Jim

03-06-2004, 01:59 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If the engine is not worn out, then you'll be fine with 10/30, and maybe 10/40 in the winter...asuming it gets cold in your location. (No idea where lincoln is in Cali) If you have a worn engine, then thick oil won't hurt too much, and may make the engine last a few more miles.



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