C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

[Mark H.]

Hello,

Any suggestions on the best oil to used after a rebuild ? GM no longer sells their Engine Oil Supplement (an oil in and of itself, I think), which I read was good.

Thanks,
Mark

[Tom H.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Do a search here for some suggestions. This has been discussed a ton in the not so distant past. I used Shell Rotella in mine, but the brand isn't as important as the rating on the bottle. As long as it has the proper additives, many brands will work.

Tom

[John D.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Mark, This question comes up at least once a week. Should be one of the easier subjects to find in the archives. Just like Tom said. JD

[Duke W.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

API service category CJ-4, 15W-40. Buy any brand, any place. Walmart carries a good selection including their own house brand. Do a little archive surfing if you want all the whys and wherefores.

Go Bruins!!!

Duke

[Mark H.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Thanks Tom, John, and Duke. I will do a little research. I was just down to a hot rod place and they recommended this performance additive (didn't write down the name), but it was a performance enhancing additive, which I would think means reduced friction - not a good thing before the rings are seated I would think.

He too, like you guys, mentioned that most of today's oils don't have the additives of yesteryear. This stuff supposedly does and protects the cam and other stuff but I'll look in the NCRS archives.

Thanks,
Mark

[KEN BUTCHER]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Hi Mark, Duke is right, a 15-40W diesel oil for break-in up to 500 miles then change oil and filter. Walmart brand is good and inexspensive too.

Ken.

[KEN BUTCHER]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Hey Duke, I hope the "bean town" Bruins do well this year. It's been a while since seeing them in the playoffs.

ken-------canuck town.

[Mark H.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

Thanks Ken,

I'll head down to Wal Mart. The archive search as recommended by others has been great. TON of info in there. I read (and had forgotten !) to make sure the fuel bowls are full, etc. I'll keep reading.

Mark

[Chuck R.]

Re: C2 - Oil after Rebuild ?

They need another Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr to make the magic return I'm afraid. But I'm still hopefull.........

Go Soxs

Chuckster