Oil for 460?
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Oil for 460?
I have a '95 460cid truck with relatively low miles (less than 50K), any suggestions on what the best dino oil to use? Which weight?
I don't drive it that much, maybe a few times per week at most.
I don't drive it that much, maybe a few times per week at most.
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Oil for 460?
Your truck's owners manual probably recommends 5w30 or 10w30. It may also specify oil weight on the oil filler cap. I would use a good dino 10w30 like Castrol GTX or Chevron Supreme. If you regularly experience climates below freezing, 5w30 may be a better choice.
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Oil for 460?
I have a 1990 motorhome with a 460 and 63000 miles. I run exclusively Valvoline Durablend (part synthetic) 5W30 and one quart of Rislone every oil change. In fact I run this combo in all my vehicles.
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Oil for 460?
If you lean towards a heavier oil and are towing a load, how about Chevron Delo 400 15w40 or Shell Rotella T 15w40? These oils are designed to protect heavy duty diesels for extended drains. I still think a good 10w30 dino would be fine, just keep the drain intervals to 3,000 miles.
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