Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the
Brad Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line. You
can still run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive
with it such as Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of
ZDDP Plus. I've been running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from
what I have been reading, the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well.
I'm going to be switching to the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil
changes this spring. As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY
way to go. The Wix part number for V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the
NAPA Gold number is 1069. They are the same filter, just relabeled for
NAPA distribution.
Tom Rightler
MCC Newsletter Editor
http://www.mdchevelleclub.com
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and
need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic.
What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
Dan
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not
sure whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been
rebuilt. I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the
inside of the engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not
smoke or leak oil and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know
what yall think is the best engine oil for me to use. It only gets
driven on the weekends when the weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
