I use Castol GTX non-synthetic. I wouldn't use any oil that came from Pennsylvania stock (Pennsoil, Quakerstate, etc) because it has a parafin base and causes sludging in the engine. The oils that come from Texas stock don't have this problem. Learned this after talking with several engine rebuilders. Sorry PA folks :( Haven't gotten into the synthetic thing yet. Maybe when I have the box rebuilt (not far off with over 160k miles on her). My 2 cents, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office (856)-765-1583 Shop (856)-327-0027 Fax (856)-327-2242 |
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