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| | | | Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 | What is the best oil to run for a rebuilt 51, 216?
1953 with a 216
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Are you asking for before or after your initial rebuild break-in run?
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2022 Posts: 162 | Before , then after break in
1953 with a 216
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I've used 15-40 in 216 and 261's and prefer it. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,777 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,777 | It all boils down to personal preference. When I go to do a freshly rebuilt engine break-in run, I will spend the extra money and purchase an appropriate amount of SAE 30 Engine Break-In oil similar to THIS PRODUCT. The Shop Manual guidance says to run the break-in oil for the first 500 miles, then change out with fresh oil that matches the current temperature and expected running conditions expected for your truck. You can certainly run a multi-viscosity oil, but would recommend you don't do that until after the initial break-in period. Others will chime in here with more info and personal preferences, but this is just my $.02 worth on the subject. Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
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