Re: Which V8 engine oil?

Posted by gone1951 On 2008/6/26 12:22:20

Good to know. The oil pressure hot is around 35/36 pounds. I have read that the oil pressure at 35 miles per hour should be 40 pounds. My engine has about 60K on it right now. I did once run 20/50 oil but thought the oil pressure was too high. Was thinking that the thicker oil might not cool the bearings as well because of the slower flow rate. When very hot the engine idles at around 23 pounds on 10W40 oil. DO you think this is OK? Bob

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