What is the difference between 10W-30 and 10W-40 oil?
The difference between 10W-30 and a 10W-40 is the high temperature viscosity. Obviously, a 10W-40 is thicker than a 10W-30 at high temperature. Using the correct viscosity oil eases starting, reduces friction, and slows wear.
What oil should I put in my Chevy 350?
In general, late-model Chevy 350’s, like the LT-9, L83, L98, L05, or the L31, most people use 5W-30 oil. For older models, like the LT1, L82, or L81, most people use either 10W30 or 10W40.
How much oil does a Chevy 350 have?
The Chevy 350 oil capacity is at 5 quarts, if it’s an unmodified stock model. Previous Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Car Next Don’t Panic, I’m a Mechanic: Smart Cars
What kind of oil for 350 Eng Camaro?
WHAT WEIGHT OIL FOR 350 ENG. Discussion in ‘ Camaro Questions ‘ started by BILLYZEE, Jul 3, 2005 . OIL FILTER # ???? CAR IS DRIVEN ONLY IN SUMMER TIME. (CHICAGO) I’m using Castrol GTX 20-50 in my ’71 with no problems. It’s priced right. Keep an eye on Meijer’s if you have one in your area.
What should oil pressure be on a tight engine?
That said, for a good tight engine 5/30 or 10/30 should be fine–if you aren’t sure, try it and watch your oil pressure on the real hot days, esp. at idle. If you don’t like what you see switch to the next higher grade.
What should the oil pressure be on a 350 Eng?
In really hot weather I used to run 20/50, 10/40 the rest of the year (both specified in the owner’s manual), but only because I know that ring and bearing clearances were loose when I put it back together. The higher viscosity helped maintain better oil pressure.
The Chevy 350 oil capacity is at 5 quarts, if it’s an unmodified stock model. Previous Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Car Next Don’t Panic, I’m a Mechanic: Smart Cars
What are the dimensions of a 350 engine?
Chevy 350 Engine Specs. The Chevy 350 engine is a 350 cubic inch (5.7-liter) small block V8 with a 4.00 and 3.48 inch bore and stroke.
WHAT WEIGHT OIL FOR 350 ENG. Discussion in ‘ Camaro Questions ‘ started by BILLYZEE, Jul 3, 2005 . OIL FILTER # ???? CAR IS DRIVEN ONLY IN SUMMER TIME. (CHICAGO) I’m using Castrol GTX 20-50 in my ’71 with no problems. It’s priced right. Keep an eye on Meijer’s if you have one in your area.
What’s the history of the Chevy 350 engine?
Get the facts on the history and specifications of the Chevy 350 engine, finding replacements parts, and finding Chevy 350 crate engines for sale. The best-known small block V8 in GM’s stable, the Chevy 350 engine is considered one of the 20th century’s best engines.