Common questions

Which is the best Chevron Oil for a 454?

Which is the best Chevron Oil for a 454?

Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Synthetics are overrated and overpriced. Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Click to expand… IMHO I disagree.

Can you use synthetic oil on a 454ho?

Sick ’em Scott! DO NOT do the engine break in with synthetic oil. After the break in if you choose to use synthetic it’s up to you. The 454HO is a roller cam, an oil with a higher ZDDP level certainly won’t hurt but it’s not as much of a concern with a roller cam.

What kind of oil does a 454 Ho crate use?

But in general you guys seem to have the oil thing down patt ,i believe his 454 HO crate motor has a mild roller setup (pls correct me if i am wrong) that ‘s not near as sensitive to zddp lvl as a perf flat vappet cam is so any of the suggested oils will work just fine in it.

What causes water to get into the engine oil?

Such leaks occur when bacteria builds up in the antifreeze or coolant solution. This bacteria eventually eats through engine parts. A blown head gasket also could cause water to mix into engine oil. If this is the case, then the vehicle requires immediate attention and service, since blown head gaskets lead to engine malfunction.

Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Synthetics are overrated and overpriced. Chevron Delo 15W-40 will do fine in your engine. Click to expand… IMHO I disagree.

Sick ’em Scott! DO NOT do the engine break in with synthetic oil. After the break in if you choose to use synthetic it’s up to you. The 454HO is a roller cam, an oil with a higher ZDDP level certainly won’t hurt but it’s not as much of a concern with a roller cam.

What kind of lubricant is best for a big block engine?

Today, we can enjoy the benefits of better lubricants, especially with synthetic oils, and tighter bearing clearances actually provide better bearing life because the hydrodynamic wedge of oil, which supports the crankshaft when the engine is running, is stronger when the clearance is only .0025 to .003 inch.

But in general you guys seem to have the oil thing down patt ,i believe his 454 HO crate motor has a mild roller setup (pls correct me if i am wrong) that ‘s not near as sensitive to zddp lvl as a perf flat vappet cam is so any of the suggested oils will work just fine in it.

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