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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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hi guys, i need advises about engine oil ( type , mineral or synthetic ) gear box oil wich type and grease for wheel bearing ( again type etc.) my corvette is a 5.7 automatic gear box of 1980
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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oil (mostly matters with solid lifters and flat tappet cams)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...test-data.html

as for grease, don't think that type matters all that much, unlike oil, there is only a few on the shelf at walmart or auto parts
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Your owner's manual lists the GM recommendations for everything you've asked about with the exception of grease.

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