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Title: oil change
Post by: dbusher on August 25, 2009, 04:12:12 pm

How many quarts of oil does a 1984 chevy truck take? I am a noob and just bought a real nice shop manual that has everything under the sun in it except it refers me to the owners manual (which I don't have) to info on changing oil.   I believe its a 305 crate.  Not sure exactly.
Thanks.

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: ccz145a on August 25, 2009, 04:58:37 pm

4, 5 with the large filter, a little less than 5 with a smaller filter. Pretty much standard for the era.

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: dbusher on August 25, 2009, 05:05:21 pm

thanks I appreciate it.

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: dbusher on August 29, 2009, 05:26:08 pm

Any suggestions on Oil Brand and type?   Reading the forums it sounds like I should put 100% synthetic.  I live in Tucson AZ (its hot here) so 10w 30? or 40? 

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: joesgarage71 on August 29, 2009, 07:40:52 pm

10w-40 Rotella

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: VileZambonie on August 29, 2009, 10:00:47 pm

Look for the starburst around the API - SAE on the bottle of oil you choose. The viscosity should be based on climate and engine wear.

Title: Re: oil change
Post by: dbusher on August 30, 2009, 10:19:17 am

Good advice. Thanks I appreciate it.