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    Offline Changin Gears

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    What type of oil do you use?
    « on: July 02, 2008 - 06:11:34 PM »
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    Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008 - 06:14:45 PM »
    Not me... 20-50 conventional.   


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    Offline 73Chally

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #2 on: July 02, 2008 - 06:40:23 PM »
    Straight 30 Weight for me here in Texas.
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    Offline JayBee

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #3 on: July 02, 2008 - 06:50:12 PM »
    20W 50 Castrol GTX
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #4 on: July 02, 2008 - 06:51:01 PM »
    Something with zinc in it(ZDDP). Currently my choice is Amsoil 10-40. Don't want to wipe out my cam without zinc.   :grinno:



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    Offline RaptorF229

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #5 on: July 02, 2008 - 06:54:55 PM »
    Amsoil 10-40 for me too.
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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #6 on: July 02, 2008 - 07:10:38 PM »
    well im so retarded with less than 400 miles and 6 oil changes.............  :2thumbs:
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    Offline ntstlgl1970

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #7 on: July 02, 2008 - 08:16:29 PM »
    on the 73 motor I have in the car now 10w-30, if I build a new motor I might try some more expensive stuff.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #8 on: July 02, 2008 - 08:31:22 PM »
    Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 15w-50. Has a good rating for zinc and is only $23 at Wal-Mart for 5qts.
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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #9 on: July 03, 2008 - 01:17:35 AM »
    Royal Purple 10w-40 Synthetic in the Challenger...I change the oil only once a year.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline 71chally416

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #10 on: July 03, 2008 - 01:44:38 AM »
    I've always used Valvoline racing 30wt in all my Mopes. I've never lost a motor or a cam lobe yet. I tried a bunch of different types (Pennzoil/Castrol/others) back when I was running 440's and the Valvoline maintained oil pressure the longest on the street in the heat. I know the Synth oil is supposed to be da bomb an all but ever since I put it in my Daytona V-6 and all the lifters clacked like a slant-6 it spooks me. I'm not sold on having real thin oil splashing around in the pan uncovering the pickup. Besides, all oil gets dirty and needs to be changed anyway so I see no need to spend a ton of money on it. I'd rather change it twice in the same period with the same $$$.
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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #11 on: July 03, 2008 - 01:56:50 AM »
     :thumbsup:  After 35 years, still using the same stuff.
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    Offline MrMopar440

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #12 on: July 03, 2008 - 03:22:34 AM »
    Right now I have Mobil 1 20-50, but I am thinking about trying the Royal Purple. Easier to get here in the base exchange - apparently they worked a deal and that is about all you can find on a regular basis - in any quantity. But, I also only change mine once a year (or two)
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    Offline BB73Challenger

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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #13 on: July 03, 2008 - 07:04:01 AM »
    I don't put enough miles on to worry about anything exotic.
    Valvoline

    PLUS...

    This is a good thread to clear this up -

    I have heard that if you hadn't been running synthetic from the start that you will miss on all of it's potential.
    Does anyone know if this is true?
    Silly question, and I couldn't even tell you of all the "benefits", but it's best to be informed   :thumbsup:
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    Re: What type of oil do you use?
    « Reply #14 on: July 03, 2008 - 07:39:57 AM »
    Semi Synthetic ( blend ) cause it's cheap.  $2.00 a quart.

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