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jwa76fleetside · 07-29-2009, 12:45 PM

brand/weight?

orbot · 07-29-2009, 01:47 PM

Is the engine freshly rebuilt

Valvoline 10-30 on mine

grinch4om · 07-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Castrol GTX in everything. Ran Mobil 1 in the dually

Rob73-87 · 07-29-2009, 02:35 PM

for early V8 engines only (like ours):

15W40 Castrol GTX, 15W40 Valvoline

menace121978 · 07-29-2009, 02:37 PM

castrol gtx 20-50 in the old 350
mobil 1 5-30 in the ls

PJ Martin · 07-29-2009, 03:40 PM

Castrol 20-w50 in the tired 305

**78 Big10 454** · 07-29-2009, 11:14 PM

Any cheap 30w that I can find.

*Stitch* · 07-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Rotella...

but I also have a 6.2 diesel...lol

83burban · 07-30-2009, 12:37 AM

rottella 15w40 in my 350

gchemist · 07-30-2009, 05:26 AM

Castrol GTX 10-30 in my ZZ4.

AirMale · 07-30-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83burban

rottella 15w40 in my 350

ditto

swb85 · 07-30-2009, 08:55 AM

Rotella synthetic 5w40 and Wix filter

jchav62 · 07-30-2009, 09:07 AM

Valvoline 10w-30...

glock35ipsc · 07-30-2009, 09:28 AM

Amsoil in everything I own, except the 85. Haven't switched yet, I'll wait until the 5.3L is in there.

78BO · 07-30-2009, 04:08 PM

Im a GTX 10w30 guy myself. I just to run the 20w50 in all of my old cars until the Castrol racing team guys came to my shop. They had their backup funny car there for a demo. We were talking about oils and what to use. I told them I us 20w50 in my build 350 and the guy told me that was way to thick and if anything robbing me of HP and hurting my engine. One it takes longer for the oil to get to the heads and the heavy weight oil takes more power to pump. He said unless you are running 500 or more HP and 10w30 is the magic number (10w40 max). When I switched I sware I get better MPG's. But you know how that goes, anytime you do something you think it's working lol. Anyways, in short he did make a valid point and seeing that he works for an oil company I figured I'd take his advice.

**old Rusty C10** · 07-30-2009, 04:29 PM

i swear by quaker state usually 10w40 in my truck

*JCampbell* · 07-30-2009, 06:18 PM

Amsoil 20w50.

...in everything.

mcbassin · 07-30-2009, 06:49 PM

quaker state 5w-30 pontiacs
mobil 1 5w-30w trucks

pokethesmot · 07-30-2009, 07:59 PM

valvoline 20w50

3r!c84 · 07-30-2009, 08:08 PM

royalpurple sen.10-30

07-29-2009, 12:45 PM	#1
jwa76fleetside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bothell Posts: 247	what kind of oil you guys running? brand/weight? __________________ 76 Chevy Fleetside 63 Lincoln Continental w/ Ford Racing 460 (550hp) 2012 VW GTI 2013 Escalade 2008 Harley

07-29-2009, 01:47 PM	#2
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Is the engine freshly rebuilt Valvoline 10-30 on mine

07-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#3
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Castrol GTX in everything. Ran Mobil 1 in the dually

07-29-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
Rob73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 116	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? for early V8 engines only (like ours): 15W40 Castrol GTX, 15W40 Valvoline __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB (soon dropped, 383ci, but restored stock appearance) 1984 C-10 LWB, dropped, custom paint 1996 Plymouth Voyager (Daily Driver "The Mule") 2008 Caliber R/T (Daily Driver)

07-29-2009, 02:37 PM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? castrol gtx 20-50 in the old 350 mobil 1 5-30 in the ls __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-29-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
PJ Martin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buford Georgia Posts: 6	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Castrol 20-w50 in the tired 305

07-29-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Any cheap 30w that I can find.

07-29-2009, 11:23 PM	#8
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Rotella... but I also have a 6.2 diesel...lol

07-30-2009, 12:37 AM	#9
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? rottella 15w40 in my 350

07-30-2009, 05:26 AM	#10
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Castrol GTX 10-30 in my ZZ4. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-30-2009, 08:55 AM	#12
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Rotella synthetic 5w40 and Wix filter __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

07-30-2009, 09:07 AM	#13
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Valvoline 10w-30... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-30-2009, 09:28 AM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Amsoil in everything I own, except the 85. Haven't switched yet, I'll wait until the 5.3L is in there. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-30-2009 at 09:28 AM.

07-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#15
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Im a GTX 10w30 guy myself. I just to run the 20w50 in all of my old cars until the Castrol racing team guys came to my shop. They had their backup funny car there for a demo. We were talking about oils and what to use. I told them I us 20w50 in my build 350 and the guy told me that was way to thick and if anything robbing me of HP and hurting my engine. One it takes longer for the oil to get to the heads and the heavy weight oil takes more power to pump. He said unless you are running 500 or more HP and 10w30 is the magic number (10w40 max). When I switched I sware I get better MPG's. But you know how that goes, anytime you do something you think it's working lol. Anyways, in short he did make a valid point and seeing that he works for an oil company I figured I'd take his advice. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

07-30-2009, 04:29 PM	#16
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? i swear by quaker state usually 10w40 in my truck __________________ 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!!



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07-30-2009, 06:18 PM	#17
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: what kind of oil you guys running? Amsoil 20w50. ...in everything. Last edited by JCampbell; 07-30-2009 at 06:18 PM.

07-30-2009, 06:49 PM	#18
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