in my 78 suburban (350 2 bolt 4 barrel) i ran 10w30 but it leaked resonably so i ran 10w40 but at idle i had very little oil pressure (probly could use a new pump) but now i'm running 20w50 and that seems to give fair oil pressure at idle when the motor is completely warmed up
Nate


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