Chevron Delo 400 for my 460

[pacem]

It is young 460 engine (7.5L). It sometimes towes, but most of the time, doesn't. Used about 3-5,000 miles annually thus far. The engine is in really good shape.

I got some Chevrolet Delo 400 15w-40 oil for it per recommendations on the forum, for my next oil change.

Can someone tell me more about this oil?

[ April 20, 2004, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: Patman ]

 

[fred]

i have never heard of chevrolet delo 400

 

[wwillson]

pacem,

I think you mean Chevon Delo 400 15w-40.

Delo is a great oil. Since you don't drive this vehicle much, the additional additive pack might help keep your engine from rusting while it sits...

 

[pacem]

Of course Chevron is what I meant, I was contemplating asking the same thing for my 5.7L Chevrolet (but for now I run Castrol GTX in it.)

I drive the truck once every 2 weeks, or so.
Should I drive it more often than that?


MODERATORS, the forum won't let me edit the title to correct it.

[ April 19, 2004, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: pacem ]

 

[haley10]

Chevron/Texaco has a very good web site and you will find some good information there, including the spec. sheets on this oil.

Whenever you do drive it, a good 10 mile run at highway speed would be a good idea, rather than a short trip. This will help keep the battery up and burn off any water vapor in the oil.

 

[pacem]

Thanks for the tip.

The previous owner did not drive the truck very much, and neither do I, except when I need to use the truck bed. 460 is very thirsty engine, probably _the_ most thirsty engine, like 454, etc, especially in a full size 1 ton truck.

Therefore, it demands 2 oil changes per year, maybe even 1 if I used synthetic.

I do try to drive it once in a while to keep things lubricated.

 

[pacem]

DELO 400

[ April 19, 2004, 02:47 PM: Message edited by: pacem ]