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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Sanger75 on July 30, 2012, 04:41:39 PM

Title: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: Sanger75 on July 30, 2012, 04:41:39 PM

Hey guys I have a 455 olds, boared out to a 470, in my 75 sanger that I just bought. I need to add some oil too it and was wondering what I should put in it. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: crewchief22 on July 30, 2012, 06:43:08 PM

If you don't know what's in it, I'd recommend changing the filter and all of the oil.

Several of us use Chevron Delo 15w/40 diesel oil with good results. 

Others use 20w/50 Valvoline VR-1, Torco, Royal Purple, Joe Gibbs... 

Use something that you can get locally and get a little extra to keep on hand when needed.

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: mobboss on July 30, 2012, 06:45:20 PM

just out of curiosity why have you not asked the owner you bought it from whats in it?

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: Sanger75 on August 02, 2012, 12:01:21 PM

I did but he was unsure as to what it was.

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: mopartec on August 02, 2012, 12:18:46 PM

Im running delo 15/40 with lucas aditive for the cam

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: mobboss on August 02, 2012, 12:26:44 PM

i run 40wt racing val in mine.

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: farmergord on August 02, 2012, 12:29:39 PM

Joe Gibbs 10 w 30 in my 460

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: 76NORDIC on August 02, 2012, 06:19:25 PM

40wt Valvoline in mine, with a zinc additive. I'm not rich like the Gord man >:D

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: renegade on August 02, 2012, 08:13:52 PM

20/50 castrol in my 468 ci olds, been useing that oil for 9 seasons. We take the boat out once a week from june to september.

Title: Re: 455 Engine Oil
Post by: farmergord on August 02, 2012, 10:10:53 PM

Quote from: 76NORDIC on August 02, 2012, 06:19:25 PM

40wt Valvoline in mine, with a zinc additive. I'm not rich like the Gord man >:D

yeah it is a little spendy