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Old 10-19-2012, 08:23 AM
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What kind of oil for a 429?

I have a 1991 429 and was wondering what kind of oil I need to run in it. Do I need to run a 10-30 or 10-40? Or I keep Rotella 15-40 around anyway for equipment, would I be better off to use that? Thanks for any help you can provide.
 
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:46 AM
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The 15-40 would probably be fine.

Any indication of what was previously run?
 
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Old 10-19-2012, 01:36 PM
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I'd go with the 15-40 also.It seems like a good all-around motor oil.I've used it for years in everything from pick-ups to construction equipment.
 
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No clue about what was in it, I probally go with the Rotell a then. Thanks.
 
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I used 15-40 in our old 429 powered truck.. And use it in all our current trucks. Ive heard its high in detergents, and thats why its not recommended in gas engines?? But I have no idea on that, just the word on the streets around here..
 
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