Engine oil
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Engine oil
I own 1979 Corvette which was bought in U.S. and taken to Europe. The engine L-82 has 150 000 miles on it.
My question is what oil is proper for this engine (SAE, API ratings)?
In European market Petro Canada oil is available. Do you know this brand, have any experience???
My question is what oil is proper for this engine (SAE, API ratings)?
In European market Petro Canada oil is available. Do you know this brand, have any experience???
Last edited by elkej; Feb 15, 2005 at 06:47 AM.
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Back in '79, API SE would have been the oil to use. So anything with SE or higher (SF, SG, SH, SL, etc.) will be suitable.
The higher the mileage, the thicker the oil; ie, 20w50. (To keep it from leaking everywhere quickly!)
The higher the mileage, the thicker the oil; ie, 20w50. (To keep it from leaking everywhere quickly!)
