How do I find the correct Motor Oil for a 1993 Chevy Blazer ?

Question

VISCOSITY ETC

Answer 1

the factory recommendation would be 5w30 but I would probably use 10w30 if I were you. unless you live in a very cold climate then use the 5w30.

Answer 2

As you have seen, 5W-30 is the manufacturers specification as outlined in the 'owners manual'. Do you understand what the number in 'viscosity' represent?
The first is the lightest the oil will reduce to while the second relates to the heaviest density in the product. I have a '95 SC2, Saturn in which I use 10W-30 during the cold months and 10W-40 during the warmer months. This hasn't caused any problem and the vehicle now has 187,293 miles on the odometer. The engine has never been torn down for any type of rebuild to this point.
There are advantages to using synthetic oil, but the cost factor at double per quart doesn't balance. If it were a newer motor, such as a rebuilt, you could still use standard oil during the 'break-in period of 1,000 miles. If at that point you choose to change to synthetic, so be it. I've heard of people using a 50/50 mixture, also with no problems.
This a vehicle that is thirteen years old, why would you go to the extra expense in lubes? If there is any leaks in the system, trust in the fact that is cheap @ $1.99 a quart then $4.83 per quart to keep the operating level correct.
You may also want to research the 'pros/cons' on the web.

Answer 3

Usually GM has the viscosity marked on the oil cap but just use 5w30. Use whatever brand you want. You will not be able to get the API graded oil for that year, but the oil you put in it will be of better quality, meet and exceed the API grade for that year.

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and one this old its not really necessary to stay with the exact weight and viscosity,especially if it has some miles on it,,the correct oil was 5-w-30 for it when it was new,but it may use oil now if you use that thin of an oil in now but its up to you,,,if it were mine id want a good 10-w-30 in it now,its a better oil for it,either way you,ll be alright i think,,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 5

well if you dont have an owners manual in your car and you live in an average climate area of the united staes which is prctically everywhere you can use 10w30 grade motor oil i would recommend using either castrol or valvoline, if you still arent sure then take it to a local franchise of a national oilchange shop like jiffy lube or midas and they will be able to tell you what is recommended for your vehicle but 10w30 is usaully what you will want to use in your balzer

Answer 6

Check the owners Manuel. When new probably used 5w30 If it has alot of miles you might think of using a heavier weight oil I would use 10w30non synthetic

Answer 7

a good 10 w /30 or 10/40

Answer 8

5w30 for very low mileage or cold weather

10w30 otherwise

any brand, whatever you prefer, it doesnt matter its really all the same for the most part, all engine oil has everything engines need except for a few hi dollar special makes and models

Answer 9

Go to Walmart and by the 10-30 super tec high mile. That is what I use in my 92 dodge shadow and it runs great. I drive the hell out it.

Answer 10

nicely my blazer has a 262ci motor. it rather is a 4.3 with the help of ways. that's proper to apply a similar kind oil that any people had. in case you adjust the kind it must be not difficulty-free on the motor and make it smoke.and far as weight i ought to easily use 5w-30. the absolutely reason that you may use 40 must be once you've an oil stress issue. in the experience that your oil stress is conventional, then in simple terms use 5w-30. or in case you want to apply 10w-30, thats tremendous to, its your decision. to date as quarts, mine takes 4.5. I have a vendors guide and it says 4.5 quarts. a pal of mine tried to inform me it became 5 quarts, and that is what he ran in his blazer and he blew a important seal. so that's 4.5 quarts. in simple terms to substantiate and play it secure, in simple terms verify your dipstick and move with the help of that. it rather is rather the secure thanks to move. yet i ought to verify and observe what kind they used. this is rather not sturdy to modify a kind of oil in a 4-stroke motor. the absolutely motor that that's tremendous to modify oil kind in is a 2-stroke motor. it isn't difficulty-free on a 4-stroke to modify the kind. i desire that helped.