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Nvbowtie · 09-05-2003, 08:07 PM

What's the best oil for the engines first 500 miles ?

Hard_Core_Hick · 09-05-2003, 10:30 PM

Any thing that says higher milage will work fine trust me

**swervin ervin** · 09-05-2003, 11:22 PM

Just regular 10W30 works great. A straight 30 weight will work too, if you can still find the stuff. Use a good grade of the same maker you plan to run from now on. Don't use synthetic to break it in. It's too slick, IMO. I know, I know, new Vettes come with synthetic, but I believe they are already broken in before the dealer gets them. Just make sure at first start, after breaking in the cam, to change the oil and filter. Drive it the 500 miles and change it all again.

gldevall · 09-05-2003, 11:53 PM

I used and still use Havoline 10W40.

79BIG10 · 09-06-2003, 02:19 AM

I love Delo400 that you can get at Wal-Mart. It's made by Chevron and ade for diesels. It actually is great for gas as well. I've used it for almost a year now with regular 3 month changes and holds up alot better than Castrol GTX.

09-05-2003, 08:07 PM	#1
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Best Oil What's the best oil for the engines first 500 miles ? __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

09-05-2003, 10:30 PM	#2
Hard_Core_Hick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 133	Any thing that says higher milage will work fine trust me __________________ I need a 454 4 barrel and dad wont let me get one

09-05-2003, 11:22 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Just regular 10W30 works great. A straight 30 weight will work too, if you can still find the stuff. Use a good grade of the same maker you plan to run from now on. Don't use synthetic to break it in. It's too slick, IMO. I know, I know, new Vettes come with synthetic, but I believe they are already broken in before the dealer gets them. Just make sure at first start, after breaking in the cam, to change the oil and filter. Drive it the 500 miles and change it all again. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

09-05-2003, 11:53 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I used and still use Havoline 10W40. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

09-06-2003, 02:19 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I love Delo400 that you can get at Wal-Mart. It's made by Chevron and ade for diesels. It actually is great for gas as well. I've used it for almost a year now with regular 3 month changes and holds up alot better than Castrol GTX. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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