Oil with zink
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My dad used to use Quaker state with a LEE filter religiously for his 70 Dodge Charger R/T. I don't recall any sludge problems but at 107K, it started losing oil pressure and he sold it. (rear frame was flaking too) I wanted to buy it but nope, not a chance. I was about 16/17. I guess they didn't trust me with that 440?? 
Sold it for a whopping $500 dollars!!!!!!!!!! He was the original owner, 440 automatic in Plum Crazy purple/black interior and vinyl top. I think I'm going to go have a private crying jag now...
I was 4 years old when he brought it home and somewhere there is a picture of both of us standing next to it. OMG, WHY did he sell it??????????
Sold it for a whopping $500 dollars!!!!!!!!!! He was the original owner, 440 automatic in Plum Crazy purple/black interior and vinyl top. I think I'm going to go have a private crying jag now...
I was 4 years old when he brought it home and somewhere there is a picture of both of us standing next to it. OMG, WHY did he sell it??????????
Nowadays, everybody talks about how bad Fram oil filters are. 
Back then, in the 70's LEE oil filters had to be the worst. A buddy and I were working OT one night. When we came out, to go home, a few minutes after the car started, we heard a pop sound. We looked at one another with a ?? on our faces.
A couple seconds later, the oil light came on. I got out and looked under the hood, and noticed oil, all over the ground. I told him "Shut It Off" The filter exploded.
Since I was skinnier, I got the job of crawling under the car, on the cold ground and removing it. 
The filter was packed with a toilet paper substance. WTF. Luckily for us, he had a spare (other brand) in the trunk, along with spare oil. He never used one of those again.
Back then, in the 70's LEE oil filters had to be the worst. A buddy and I were working OT one night. When we came out, to go home, a few minutes after the car started, we heard a pop sound. We looked at one another with a ?? on our faces. A couple seconds later, the oil light came on. I got out and looked under the hood, and noticed oil, all over the ground. I told him "Shut It Off" The filter exploded. Since I was skinnier, I got the job of crawling under the car, on the cold ground and removing it. The filter was packed with a toilet paper substance. WTF. Luckily for us, he had a spare (other brand) in the trunk, along with spare oil. He never used one of those again.
In same beat up condition today worth $20kMy dad used to use Quaker state with a LEE filter religiously for his 70 Dodge Charger R/T. I don't recall any sludge problems but at 107K, it started losing oil pressure and he sold it. (rear frame was flaking too) I wanted to buy it but nope, not a chance. I was about 16/17. I guess they didn't trust me with that 440??
Sold it for a whopping $500 dollars!!!!!!!!!! He was the original owner, 440 automatic in Plum Crazy purple/black interior and vinyl top. I think I'm going to go have a private crying jag now...
Thunder80
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Did you know AMSOIL OIL has 5 Synthetic oils that has high zinc I used Amsoil Oil in my 1976 Ford van changed twice a year, the eng was so clean.
When I put a 283 or 348 in my 58 Impala it will have this oil. It is a little $$$ .................... Just saying Use a good filter - Wix is good
When I put a 283 or 348 in my 58 Impala it will have this oil. It is a little $$$ .................... Just saying Use a good filter - Wix is good
AMSOIL Z-ROD® 10W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Z-ROD® 10W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Z-ROD® 20W-50 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Premium Protection 20W-50 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Premium Protection 10W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
- Engineered for classic vehicles
- Helps retain horsepower
- High-zinc formula protects flat-tappet cams, lifters, rockers & other critical components
- Protects against rust during storage
DreamChevy64
Well Known Member
is anyone running 20 W – 50 oil in their big blocks?
425/409ER
Well Known Member
I do, never had a problem with it.
I've pretty much standardized on Brad Penn 15-40,and I might use 20-50 in the event of extreme temperatures mid-summer.
After that, I'd go to Driven and I have always wanted to try Amsoil if anyone cares to chime in on that. And I know guys that swore by Harley oil, so there's that if you want to be different.
After that, I'd go to Driven and I have always wanted to try Amsoil if anyone cares to chime in on that. And I know guys that swore by Harley oil, so there's that if you want to be different.
DreamChevy64
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What brand are you using and do you go conventional or synthetic?Oil only last 5 years!
Must be that Covid oil
425/409ER
Well Known Member
Shell, conventional.
DreamChevy64
Well Known Member
Thank you
I run Valvoline VR1 in my old rides. I can find 20-50 conventional on the shelf at Orilleys around here, or have a different weigh or synthetic from Amazon in a day or two.