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    Redline's take on UOAs

    Well, although I realize that Redline oils have a good reputation, I believe that consumers would like to get factual and professional answers, regarding anything technical that they might need(Or, want?)to know abour their oils! Vague answers just aren't good enough! As for not judging a book...
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    Redline's take on UOAs

    I live here near(Martinez, CA)where the Redline Company is located! I was very disappointed whenever I had first visited this Company! It was nothing but a small warehouse full of stacked boxes of Red Line oils! There wasn't any high tech equipment inside-nothing to support the testing of their...
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    Looking for PF47/PF52 equivalent with no ADBV

    I think the AC Delco PF-51 is the same as the PF-52 EXCEPT that it doesn't have the ADBV.
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    What would be wrong(If anything?)in using 10/30 Amsoil WCT Marine oil in Chevy 502HO?

    Craig: 1)Do you think that in all other respects,in addition to it's extra anti oxidation/corrosion package, that the Amsoil(WCT)Marine Oil would work just as well as the Amsoil(HDD)Heavy Duty Diesel Oil? 2)You did not indicate between the above two oils for my 450hp/502 motor, which one you...
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    I found a source for Chevron Delo 400 SAE 10/30!

    1)Thanks, sgtgeek! 2)Now all I need, is to get some more valuable input regarding the usage of Delo 400 10/30 HDEO oil versus using the Chevron Supreme 10/30 oil, as the "Best choice" for my GM Performance crate 502 engine?
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    What would be wrong(If anything?)in using 10/30 Amsoil WCT Marine oil in Chevy 502HO?

    99: What you have suggested about replacing the factory GM Performance 502 low tension oil rings has already been done in my new engine! The oil consumption has improved considerably now! GM did this under factory warranty. In view of this, I still want to stay with the SAE 10/30 or SAE 5/30 oil...
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    What would be wrong(If anything?)in using 10/30 Amsoil WCT Marine oil in Chevy 502HO?

    OK, I'm now going to ask both Pablo and Tooslick for their expert opinions? Please elaborate-as this issue is very important to me!
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    What would be wrong(If anything?)in using 10/30 Amsoil WCT Marine oil in Chevy 502HO?

    1)What would be wrong in using 10/30 Amsoil(WCT)synthetic Formula 4-stroke Marine Motor Oil, in a Chevrolet crate 502 high performance(Gasoline) motor? The issue here is not the viscosity-but instead, regarding the adequacy of the oil formulation, for an everyday street performance car? This is...
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    Delo 400(10W/30) or Chevron Supreme(10W/30)for Chevy 502HO crate motor?

    My 502HO crate motor has around 1,000 miles on it. It is still new! What I can't understand, is why a Chevron oil tech had recommended Chevron Supreme 10W/30 in preference to using Delo 400 10W/30? this I wasn't expecting him to say? I thought for sure that he would pick the Delo 400 instead...
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    Delo 400(10W/30) or Chevron Supreme(10W/30)for Chevy 502HO crate motor?

    I'm trying to decide between using Chevron Delo 400(10W/30)or Chevron Supreme(10W/30)in my 502HO Chevy stock crate motor? This motor is in an older El Camino and no catalytic convertor is involved. I need your help in explaining why you might choose one of these oils over the other? Please keep...
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    I found a source for Chevron Delo 400 SAE 10/30!

    I was puzzled by the answer that a Chevron Oil Company Technical person gave me regarding the choice between the New(SM rated)Chevron Supreme SAE 10/30 or, the Delo 400 SAE 10/30 diesel oil for usage in my factory Chevrolet 450hp/502 crate motor? The technician chose Chevron Supreme in...
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    I found a source for Chevron Delo 400 SAE 10/30!

    I'm a lucky guy! I found a friendly Chevron Dealer that was able(And willing!)to order me a couple of(12 quart)cases of Chevron Delo 400 oil(And, I did order two cases)! I was pleased to not have to buy this oil in bulk form! After reading on this forum about how good this Dino oil was supposed...
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    Is the SAE 10/30 SL & GF-3 rated(100 year anniversary)Havoline oil a good formula?

    I found almost two cases of the Havoline SAE 10/30(100 year anniversary)oil on the shelf at Autozone. This was all that they had left of this older formulated SL and Ilsac GF-3 rating. On the case and on each oil bottle was listed 100th Anniversary(1904 to 2004)and I have the following questions...
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    Valvoline High Performance 10/30 Synthetic oil?

    Well, how about the 76 Track Oil(Race proven)SAE 10/30 synthetic, rated I think at SL/CF? This used to be called Union 76 Track Oil! [ November 03, 2005, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: slick8 ]
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    Valvoline High Performance 10/30 Synthetic oil?

    How good is the Valvoline High Performance synthetic oil SAE 10/30? It is rated for SH/CD I believe? and, I wonder if this rating would be fine for a new Chevrolet crate Hi-Performance 502/502hp engine in a 1969 El Camino? Please offer up your personal experience with this oil or else your...
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    Best oil for a Chevy 502/450hp stock crate engine?

    1)I'd also like to find out the best Amsoil 100% synthetic to use, between the SAE Euro 5-40 or their SAE 15-40? As well as if these viscosities would be better(Or, if not?)for my 502 engine than any of the Amsoil other 30 weight multi-grade oils? I don't like the thinner 30 weight oil...
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    Best oil for a Chevy 502/450hp stock crate engine?

    1)What would be the best viscosity to use for all around street driving with ocassional drag strip passes? I have no specific engine oil recommendations on this engine as to what oil viscosity ranges would be from minimum to maximum(Safe viscosity?)? I have been told to use 10/30? This engine...
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    New ChevronTexaco Full Synthetic Racing Oils

    I just learned that I can obtain this Racing Revolution oil here in Concord, California, which is only about fifteen miles from where I live! however, I'm wondering if this oil would be appropriate to use in a factory Chevrolet big block, crate 450hp/502 engine with factory stock clearances in...
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