oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

likaroc13 · 11-07-2009, 01:44 PM

hey guys,

since purchasing it, i haven't changed the oil in my truck yet, so i thought this would be a good weekend to do so...however, i don't really know what grade to use though...it is a 327/Powerglide combo with powerpack heads...i have no idea of the current mileage as it's not the original engine...what grade was suggested for the factory 327? or do you have another suggestion? thanks for any help/info

likaroc13 · 11-07-2009, 01:54 PM

btw, i found an old quart of 10W 40 behind the seat...not sure if that's what is in it now or not

chris91 · 11-07-2009, 07:39 PM

I live in SC and I use 30 weight. Since I did not know the mileage I used the high mileage oil.

likaroc13 · 11-09-2009, 01:01 PM

anybody else? i haven't changed anything yet

70 Suburban · 11-09-2009, 01:27 PM

SUMMER I USE 10W40 WINTER I USE 10W30.. DUE TO TEMPS YOU RIN FL SO i WOULD DO THE SAME.. IF YOUR REALY HIGH MILAGE YOU MAY RUN 50 TO GET YOUR PRESSURE BACK UP.. OR USE 40 WITH A QT OF LUCAS

MacAttack · 11-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Any of those grades will work - just don't scrimp on the filter.

likaroc13 · 11-09-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Any of those grades will work - just don't scrimp on the filter.

just curious, what kinda filter do you suggest? i used Delco's on my old 93 fullsize

**Captainfab** · 11-10-2009, 01:40 AM

I don't know much about the Delco filters, but I would think they are good filters. I always use Wix filters and have had good luck with them. The NAPA Gold filters are made by Wix.....or at least they were.

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

just curious, what kinda filter do you suggest? i used Delco's on my old 93 fullsize

*lakeroadster* · 11-10-2009, 09:11 AM

Oil Filters....

As a youngster I always used Fram filters.

About 25 years ago when I rebuilt my first motor my machine shop / motor guru said Bosch are the best, AC-Delco & WIX are good and whatever you do don't use Fram.

I listened to him, it's what he does for a living.

So far so good......

**DPowers** · 11-10-2009, 09:47 AM

I put the NAPA Gold long filter on my 283. 1794???

MacAttack · 11-10-2009, 01:50 PM

Yep - the NAPA Gold is what I've used for a long time.

Hipper · 11-15-2009, 10:39 PM

yep the napa gold filters are made by wix

11-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 hey guys, since purchasing it, i haven't changed the oil in my truck yet, so i thought this would be a good weekend to do so...however, i don't really know what grade to use though...it is a 327/Powerglide combo with powerpack heads...i have no idea of the current mileage as it's not the original engine...what grade was suggested for the factory 327? or do you have another suggestion? thanks for any help/info

11-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 btw, i found an old quart of 10W 40 behind the seat...not sure if that's what is in it now or not

11-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
chris91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerville, sc Posts: 93	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 I live in SC and I use 30 weight. Since I did not know the mileage I used the high mileage oil.

11-09-2009, 01:01 PM	#4
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 anybody else? i haven't changed anything yet

11-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 SUMMER I USE 10W40 WINTER I USE 10W30.. DUE TO TEMPS YOU RIN FL SO i WOULD DO THE SAME.. IF YOUR REALY HIGH MILAGE YOU MAY RUN 50 TO GET YOUR PRESSURE BACK UP.. OR USE 40 WITH A QT OF LUCAS __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

11-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#6
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 Any of those grades will work - just *don't scrimp* on the filter. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

11-10-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 Oil Filters.... As a youngster I always used Fram filters. About 25 years ago when I rebuilt my first motor my machine shop / motor guru said Bosch are the best, AC-Delco & WIX are good and whatever you do don't use Fram. I listened to him, it's what he does for a living. So far so good...... Last edited by lakeroadster; 11-10-2009 at 09:13 AM.

11-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#10
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,454	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 I put the NAPA Gold long filter on my 283. 1794???

11-10-2009, 01:50 PM	#11
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 Yep - the NAPA Gold is what I've used for a long time. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

11-15-2009, 10:39 PM	#12
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: oil change dilemma: '66 C-10 w/ 327 yep the napa gold filters are made by wix __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)



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