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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Stewart G Griffin on May 20, 2008, 02:39:45 pm

Title: OIL 101:
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on May 20, 2008, 02:39:45 pm

First off, what weight oil should stock/near-stock SBC's run?

Title: Re: OIL 101:
Post by: VileZambonie on May 20, 2008, 03:42:32 pm

It depends on temperature and usage along with mileage.

10w30 is fine all year round for most climates.

Title: Re: OIL 101:
Post by: camdenoilchange on May 21, 2008, 10:39:35 pm

yep

Title: Re: OIL 101:
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on May 23, 2008, 10:47:55 pm

10w-30 works all-around.  if your oil guage reads lower than you like, 10w-40 can bump it up a bit.