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Old 06-13-2015, 10:27 AM
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Question which motor oil should I use

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For my new 66 charger I want to change the motor oil. I'd like to go synthetique ,is that a problem ? what grade of oil ?
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10-40 should be fine unless you are in the arctic or death valley(extreme hot or cold). Synthetics tend to find places to leak from if you motor is not sealed well.
 
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Old 06-14-2015, 11:22 AM
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That old of an engine was not built with synthetic in mind. Imo stick with conventional.
 
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Amazon.com: Lucas Oil 10688-6PK SAE 10W-40 Hot Rod and Classic Car High Performance Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Case of 6): Automotive Amazon.com: Lucas Oil 10688-6PK SAE 10W-40 Hot Rod and Classic Car High Performance Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle, (Case of 6): Automotive

Just ordered this for my 66 Poly 318. Says it had 2100ppm zinc - whatever it was that motor oil of this age had in it. Specially made for old engines.

I have zero complaints on Lucad Products so far, but never used their motor oil. I mostly use their upper cyl head lubricant and used their tranny sealer once. Been using the upper cyl lube for around 12 years now.
 
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Thanks all for your imput.yesterday I found some castrol syntec for classic cars. didn't know oil had change that much in its composition.
 



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