Dreadl0ck
Well-Known Member
I know- not another oil question but this time I'm in a bit of a tight spot. Biggest car show in Sweden is within 2 weeks and I noticed today that I'm low on oil (and I heard a lifter go tic-tic-tic for the first time which was why I checked the oil...)
I know pretty much nothing about the engine at the moment, since the plan was to drive it this summer and then replace it / rebuild it during the winter. Unfortunately the seller in the US has the build papers in storage on the other side of the country. But he recalls using Royal Purple 10w30 in it.
I have pretty high oil pressure - both at start but also when the temperature rises. Lets say full throttle 80 psi and maybe 65-70 psi idling. Checked - it's a high flow oil pump mounted to the block. Don't know about lifters, but valve train looks new - it's some kind of bronze colored anodized aluminum. going higher with the oil to 10w40 would make me gain pressure right? But on the other hand - the market is bigger for 10w40 oils with more synthetics to chose from.
What oil should I get which can be at my garage within reasonable time? Remember this is half communist Sweden we're talking about here so none of the fancy snake oils you use are available here. We get the normal Castrol Edge, Mobil-1 and so on of course. Then I found http://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance/hot-rod-classic-car-10w-30-motor-oil but it's mineral. Can I switch between them?
I know that this question has been discussed back and forward but the consensus seems that it depends on engine, driving conditions and so on. So here's the facts
440 with .30 over
Never drive in the winter
Street use only right now - no drag strips available locally
Should I go with the mineral lucas? It's the zink i'm worried about with the other brands. Help me FBBO!
I know pretty much nothing about the engine at the moment, since the plan was to drive it this summer and then replace it / rebuild it during the winter. Unfortunately the seller in the US has the build papers in storage on the other side of the country. But he recalls using Royal Purple 10w30 in it.
I have pretty high oil pressure - both at start but also when the temperature rises. Lets say full throttle 80 psi and maybe 65-70 psi idling. Checked - it's a high flow oil pump mounted to the block. Don't know about lifters, but valve train looks new - it's some kind of bronze colored anodized aluminum. going higher with the oil to 10w40 would make me gain pressure right? But on the other hand - the market is bigger for 10w40 oils with more synthetics to chose from.
What oil should I get which can be at my garage within reasonable time? Remember this is half communist Sweden we're talking about here so none of the fancy snake oils you use are available here. We get the normal Castrol Edge, Mobil-1 and so on of course. Then I found http://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rod-high-performance/hot-rod-classic-car-10w-30-motor-oil but it's mineral. Can I switch between them?
I know that this question has been discussed back and forward but the consensus seems that it depends on engine, driving conditions and so on. So here's the facts
440 with .30 over
Never drive in the winter
Street use only right now - no drag strips available locally
Should I go with the mineral lucas? It's the zink i'm worried about with the other brands. Help me FBBO!
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