by Vandalf Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:22 pmi just had a 1965 Supervan shipped to me from washington. I have extremely limited knowledge of classics and am a learn as you go type... I have no idea what kind of oil to use. Help?
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What kind of oil should I use??
Vandalf- Number of posts : 20
Location : Lincoln, Ne
Registration date : 2015-03-26
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
engine oil????? use any good brand as u wiah to -you =MUST also add a bottle of zinc addative with each oil change!! That will protect the cam & lifters!! The oils today most all- dont have that addative in it!! There are a few!! FEW! that do - Valvoline Racing oil is one ! I always add that zinc anyways!!
Vandalf- Number of posts : 20
Location : Lincoln, Ne
Registration date : 2015-03-26
yes, engine oil. I've read to use non-synthetic 10-40. Just not for sure and have no experience. Don't want to use a bad viscosity. and thanks! will definitely use the zinc additive.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
oils for break in on new engines - should be non detergent stuff usually straight 30 wt. !! Also add the zinc stuff -if its a non-roller cam engine!! solid lifter or Hyd. lifter engines must have the zinc! Change that breakin oil (non det.) after around 100-500 miles & go with a quality detergent oil straight or multi-vis as you wish! 
Barnabas- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
- Number of posts : 2016
Location : Raleigh, NC
Age : 64
Registration date : 2011-01-16
Mobile 1 High Mileage 10W40 has plenty of zinc in it for our old engines. I buy it at Walmart, 5-qt for $25.
