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What oil should I use in 327?
10W-30 is okay to temps down to 0*F. API CJ-4 or CI-4 is what you should be using. What weight oil should I use in 1963 SWC 327 ci/300 hp? It’s an original engine never overhauled with 59,000 miles.
What kind of oil do you use on a flat tappet cam?
AMO 10W-40 and ARO 20W-50 Synthetic Premium Protection oils are recommended for flat-tappet and late-model high-performance motors. Amsoil’s TRO 20W-50 Premium Synthetic Racing oil is recommended for highly modified, high-horsepower street or race motors.
How many quarts of oil does a 327 Chevy take?
My ’66 manual says oil capacity for a ’66 327cu in / 350 hp Corvette has 4qts in pan and 1 in filter for total of 5qts.
What kind of oil does a 1964 Corvette take?
Use any high Zinc oil like Shel Rotella, Mobil Delo, Brad Penn or any of the high Zinc designer oils. 15w40 is a good weight.
What oil does a 67 Impala take?
Pure Guard Conventional Motor Oil 10W-40 1 Quart.
Is Rotella good for flat-tappet cam?
We learned that current-spec commercial-grade oil, like ROTELLA T, remains a suitable off-the-shelf lubricant for hobbyists with flat-tappet camshaft engines.
Should older engine use thicker oil?
A: Yes. This is a practical method to improve oil pressure in an older, high-mileage engine. The slightly thicker oil film from the heavier base weight oil – 10W – can help protect worn engine bearings as well.
Is synthetic oil OK for older engines?
It protects better, performs better, and lasts longer, and it’s no longer made with a chemical compound that could hurt older vehicles.
What oil does a C5 Corvette take?
Mobil-1 is the factory-fill oil for Corvettes, although you can use any 100 percent 5w30 synthetic oil you like.
What oil do you use in a 1985 Corvette?
SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 is preferred.
What kind of oil do you put in a Chevy Impala?
I can tell you what kind of oil a Chevy Impala takes—but it depends on the year of your car. The current generation of Impalas can take synthetic, conventional, or synthetic blend oils. Conventional oil is typically the most affordable, but synthetics are better at reducing friction.
Does Shell Rotella have ZDDP?
When Rotella T6 was revised for the API specification (for use in spark ignition engines), its zinc levels were effectively reduced. Higher (content) zinc additives (ZDDP) are required for flat tappet engines and cartridge bearings, which in previous formulations Rotella T6 had desirable levels of zinc (ZDDP).
Does Shell Rotella still have zinc?
Most Shell Rotella engine oils, including T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, contain approximately 1200 ppm of zinc which will benefit older and high-performance engines.
How much engine oil does a C5 Corvette take?
The oil pan on the C-5 is a large, aluminum casting, with a pair of side wings. The oil pan holds 6 quarts (6 ½ with filter).