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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | Hi everyone, I have a 54 235 and plan to start it up for the first time, I see lots of discussion about engine oil for these vintage engines. What are BC Bolters using for engine oil in their trucks. any thoughts would be appreciated...Glenn
I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | Look at using an oil with ZDDP in it. It's a zinc-based anti-wear additive that helps lubricate our vintage beasts.
There are vintage specific oils you can purchase but they can be ridiculously expensive. I have heard diesel oils have the required ZDDP but you want to be sure not to get one with too high of a detergent level in it as that can be bad for the engine.
Alternatively you can buy a zddp additive. Maybe check at Lordco or your fav. parts supplier... or of course you can buy it on Ebay or Amazon. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 362 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 362 | Can you get Valvoline VR1 up there in BC? I buy it here in Texas, though I have a tough time getting several quarts of the same weight at the same store, so I have ordered it from Amazon in a case of six to avoid having to visit multiple stores. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | Hi EBS, I will check that out, thanks for the info
I would rather be late 10 minutes in this life than 10 minutes early for the next
The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
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