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Offline dbusher

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oil change
« 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.
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Offline ccz145a

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Re: oil change
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline dbusher

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Re: oil change
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 05:05:21 pm »
thanks I appreciate it.
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Offline dbusher

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Re: oil change
« Reply #3 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? 
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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: oil change
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2009, 07:40:52 pm »
10w-40 Rotella
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Re: oil change
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline dbusher

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Re: oil change
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2009, 10:19:17 am »
Good advice. Thanks I appreciate it.
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