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08-24-2008, 02:39 PM
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250 cid oil change Please Help
Hello I have a 1972 c10 with a 250 I6 and a 3 speed on the column. I want to change the oil in the engine. I need to know what kind of oil and how much to use. Please Help
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08-24-2008, 05:00 PM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
I use a good quality 10-40 w oil, but 10-30 w is also recommended by the manuafacturer.
I replace the filter and put in 4 quarts and start the engine and run it for a few minutes. A few minutes after the engine is turned off, then I check the level and add to full. I think when you use the long oil filter the capacity of the engine and filter is 5 quarts for a 250 l6. Danny
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08-24-2008, 08:36 PM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
Yep 5 quarts. I used 20-50 in mine, but since it never gets cold enough down here it was good, Up your way I would use a 10-40.
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08-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
You know you have a good engine when the anti-freeze... I mean "oil" come out nice & green
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08-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
Here in Texas, I used to always use 30 weight on all my vehicles -summer and winter. Now it's hard to find straight 30 weight so I use the 10/30 in summer and 10/40 in the winter. I use 5 quarts with filter change every
3000 miles. |
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08-26-2008, 02:09 AM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
castrol gtx 10w-40 highmileage is the best on the markrt
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08-26-2008, 02:27 AM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
valvoline racing vr1 20w50
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01-26-2013, 10:53 PM
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Re: 250 cid oil change
Holy crap, I used a 5.28 quart jug fired her up and killed every mosquito in town. Smoked like a demon and had oil dripping out the tailpipe. Thought it wa a straight 5 quart jug but apparently the .28 quart over makes a big difference. At least I hope that's it!
Note....... Yes I know this thread is from 08, but like everyone always says, I was using the search Button, lol
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