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ben*james
post Oct 19 2013, 01:59 PM
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Any suggestions for the optimal oil to use, brand and weight. Oregon is a moderate climate most of the driving is done within the speed limit (not sport).

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post Oct 19 2013, 02:16 PM
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If it has no leaks I'd run a high-zinc 20w-50 synthetic. Brad Penn is good. Otherwise a high-zinc dino oil.
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post Oct 19 2013, 02:19 PM
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Here I'll fix the pic for you.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

As for motor oil I would say 20w-50 of your favorite brand should be fine..


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post Oct 19 2013, 02:24 PM
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Thanks Ron. No leaks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Damn you Luke. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Oct 19 2013, 02:37 PM
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http://www.shell.com/rotella/products/tpl-pro.html

I had been using, Brad Penn would leak like crazy this not so much??
just my experience..wallmart has good deals on also..
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post Oct 19 2013, 02:55 PM
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I use Mobil 1, 10/40 Synthetic; keep the same oil as I use on the Vette only a different grade. Original specs????

I just moved to Oregon from Arizona and am interested in comments.

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post Oct 19 2013, 03:21 PM
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I use 20 - 50 Kendall GT with Liquid Titanium in my 2.7L. Has the appropriate ZDDP level.
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post Oct 19 2013, 03:51 PM
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I had been using, Brad Penn would leak like crazy this not so much??
just my experience..wallmart has good deals on also..


I ran Mobil-1 (100% synthetic) in both the '84 (3.2L) and the '95 (3.6L) and didn't have any problems with leakage. But no ZDDP content killed valve guides in both engines. Experiences vary to be sure, but if I got a truly dry engine I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines.
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post Oct 19 2013, 03:52 PM
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I use Mobil 1, 10/40 Synthetic; keep the same oil as I use on the Vette only a different grade. Original specs????

I just moved to Oregon from Arizona and am interested in comments.

Steve


I thought we all agreed that grants pass was not part of the pacific NW? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Much better climate in souther oregon, truth be told. Welcome to the great state of oregon anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Oct 19 2013, 04:49 PM
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Shell rotella in my 1984 911 with a 3.2 and it works great.

Nice part is it's available at most parts stores and truck stops.
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post Oct 20 2013, 11:10 AM
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I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines.


The key is Triple= Rotella T
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post Oct 20 2013, 04:04 PM
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I have friends that run Rotella in everything they own. It' good oil, but Zinc is the answer to lots of wear problems, especially with valve guides. I won't run anything other than high-zinc in the older engines.


The key is Triple= Rotella T

Yup, read the bottles
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post Oct 20 2013, 09:43 PM
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Seems like a lot of rotella t supporters. Good enough for me. Thank you all!
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