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Old Nov 18, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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Would you 10W30 be the best for a 68, 327?
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Would you 10W30 be the best for a 68, 327?
Take a look here:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ppet-oils.html
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Would you 10W30 be the best for a 68, 327?
Yes unless you drive in weather -20F or below. Don't over think oil.
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Yes unless you drive in weather -20F or below. Don't over think oil.
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assuming it is not a loose, tired old engine.
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ive been using that grade oil in all my corvettes for 40 plus yrs.!!!
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