What kind of oil does a Ford 289 use?
On my stock, original 289 with 87k on it I use 10w40 Castol high mileage (green bottle) and zinc additive. Using Motorcraft FL1-A or Napa gold (Wix) filters too. I don’t bother with synthetic since I put less than 1k a year on my car.
What kind of oil do you put in a 1965 Mustang?
There’s no hard fast answer to the oil question for these cars, it varies depending on engine condition, use, upgrades, ect. The originial owners manual for my 1965 Fastback says to use 10 w 30 weight motor oil.That is what I have always used.
Which is the best lubricant for a racing engine?
1 Group I oils are the easiest to refine and least expensive lubricants. 2 Group II base oils are higher quality lubricants that are commonly used in today’s multi-viscosity oils. 3 Group III base oils have a viscosity index rating usually over 120, and include many synthetic oils.
What kind of oil to use on rebuilt Motor?
1)- Begin with dino oil so the filter can trap any metal filings that the rings are going to cut while seating against the cylinder walls along with any other metal to metal component contact, then, change this after 200 miles. 3)- go ahead and do the full synth/filter change.
On my stock, original 289 with 87k on it I use 10w40 Castol high mileage (green bottle) and zinc additive. Using Motorcraft FL1-A or Napa gold (Wix) filters too. I don’t bother with synthetic since I put less than 1k a year on my car.
There’s no hard fast answer to the oil question for these cars, it varies depending on engine condition, use, upgrades, ect. The originial owners manual for my 1965 Fastback says to use 10 w 30 weight motor oil.That is what I have always used.
What kind of oil do engine builders use?
Every engine builder knows the importance of using not only high-quality motor oil in an engine, but also an oil that has the right additive package and viscosity for the application. This is especially important in performance applications where extremes of heat and pressure can push many ordinary motor oils to the brink.
Can you use 30 weight oil in a Mustang?
No, you shouldn’t use purely 30 weight oil in an engine that calls for 20 weight but using a mixture or a blend of the two can be done. Racers have been doing this for decades. What is API & Why Does it Matter?