Is SAE 30 oil thick?
Single-grade oils, such as SAE 30, are thicker than lower grades, and in this case has a viscosity rating of 30 at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius.
What kind of oil to use in a 454?
No Fram filters, they belong in the trash can. Use a Wix 51069 or NAPA Gold 1069. I like Valvoline conventional 10W40 in my 454 but better add a healthy dose of ZDDP to whatever conventional oil you use… also synthetics are less viscous and as such are more prone to leakage issues.
What kind of oil should I put in my Chevy Silverado?
If an engine originally factory-filled with 5W-30 now has 100,000 miles on it, switching to a 10W-30 oil may provide better lubrication and protection. The thicker oil will maintain the strength of the oil film in the bearings better so the engine will have more oil pressure.
Do you need oil for a 454 roller cam?
The 454HO is a roller cam, an oil with a higher ZDDP level certainly won’t hurt but it’s not as much of a concern with a roller cam.
How much oil does a Chevy 350 have?
The Chevy 350 oil capacity is at 5 quarts, if it’s an unmodified stock model. Previous Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Car Next Don’t Panic, I’m a Mechanic: Smart Cars
Which is the best Chevron Oil for a 454?
Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Synthetics are overrated and overpriced. Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Click to expand… IMHO I disagree.
Can you use synthetic oil on a 454ho?
Sick ’em Scott! DO NOT do the engine break in with synthetic oil. After the break in if you choose to use synthetic it’s up to you. The 454HO is a roller cam, an oil with a higher ZDDP level certainly won’t hurt but it’s not as much of a concern with a roller cam.
What kind of oil does a 454 Ho crate use?
But in general you guys seem to have the oil thing down patt ,i believe his 454 HO crate motor has a mild roller setup (pls correct me if i am wrong) that ‘s not near as sensitive to zddp lvl as a perf flat vappet cam is so any of the suggested oils will work just fine in it.
What should the oil pressure be on a Chevy engine?
The general rule for high-performance engine oil pressure is 10 pounds per square inch for every 1,000 rpm. Stock Chevy oil pumps have the pickup tube pressed into the pump body, and they have been known to fall out when subjected to the vibration of a high-RPM engine.