<VV> Multi-Grade 10W-40 Motor Oil in Corvairs ?

[Jay Pitchford]

The attached will answer your question, and even make you sorry you asked if
you try to read it all (heehee). I selected my oil based on it. I sure
didn't read it all either. There are passages highlighted in blue which are
things I noted as relevant to my personal decision on selecting an oil.

Jay

On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 1:24 AM, Charles Lee <Chaz at properproper.com> wrote:

> Can we use modern Multi-Grade oil (10W-40 Motor Oil) in our
> high-temperature, air cooled Corvair engines ?
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
> To: "Jay Pitchford" <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Need Oil Filter Recommendation
>
>
>  The NAPA/WIX filter is the most recommended one you'll find locally.
>> Clark's has a filter out now that looks good and I expect works fine,
>> but I don't know anyone who has tried them.  The Clark's filter does
>> cost a little less, so it would probably be worth getting some with an
>> order since you'll likely have to wait for the local store to get them
>> in anyway.
>>
>> --Bryan
>>
>> On Oct 24, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Jay Pitchford wrote:
>>
>>  I'm about to perform my first oil change on the 65 Corsa 140/4 Vert
>>> since
>>> buying her last month. I bought Amsoil AMO Synthetic Premium
>>> Protection
>>> Motor Oil 10W-40 based on Richard Widmans's paper on the subject and
>>> my
>>> winter driving expectations. Now I'm looking for oil filter
>>> recommendations
>>> ... It looks like the PO put on an AC Delco filter. Is there any
>>> consensus
>>> on what brand/type is best?
>>>
>>
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