I have a 1957 Chevy Bel Air with the original 283 V8 (rebuilt). What weight of oil would be best? 30....20/50....or another weight? Thank you.
2007-06-09 03:32:55 · 6 answers · asked by kingsley 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try senthetic oil because it's an older engine.
2007-06-09 03:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by v3tman 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like someone said, before mult-weight oils, they used 30 wt oil.
Is this a fresh rebuild? Or has some miles on it. If fresh, ask the mechanic who did the engine...... if it was yourself..... you could ask a parts guy (not at Autozone, but like at a local mom and pop shop....yes, getting rare).
I've heard to use the same oil you plan to run in it when you break in an engine. A 5w-30 or 10w-30 should be fine.
2007-06-09 06:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by User0125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penzoil 10W-30.
I don't recommend synthetic if you have the original petrolium based rubber gaskets on the engine. They will dry out and shrink causing oil leaks.
2007-06-09 03:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10w 30 in winter and20w 50 in summer....more importandt that you DO change the oil
2007-06-09 03:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in "57" , they used 30 weight. But you can also go with 10/W40.
2007-06-09 03:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by Dak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10-W30, is best for this car, make sure you cahnge it regularly.
Dont use synthitics, they are not going to do anything but drain your wallet.
2007-06-09 03:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋