What kind of oil do I put in my Chevelle 454?
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. Sick ’em Scott! DO NOT do the engine break in with synthetic oil.
How many horsepower does a Chevy 454 V8 have?
Chevy V8 LSX Engine Storage Stand. The 1970 production models of the 454 put out the most horsepower with the LS5 claiming 360 horsepower and the LS6 putting out a mighty 450 horsepower.
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 was the last year the Chevy 454 was made?
Another big blow for the 454 was the gas crisis of 1973 which pretty much sealed the fate for the motor during this period. The last Chevelles of 1973 used the 454 but by this point the engines had been toned down to a measly 245 horsepower. The Corvette followed suit by the end of 1974 and also bid farewell to this once powerful engine.
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. Sick ’em Scott! DO NOT do the engine break in with synthetic oil.
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 are the parts of a Chevy 454?
Package contents: Item Description Quantity GM Part Number 1 Short Block Assembly (454) 1 12498778 2 Short Block Instructions 1 19172101 Caution This engine assembly needs to be filled with oil and primed. You should add the specified oil (see start-up instructions) to your new engine.
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.