<VV> Multi-Grade 10W-40 Motor Oil in Corvairs ?

[Charles Lee]

Can we use modern Multi-Grade oil (10W-40 Motor Oil) in our 
high-temperature, air cooled Corvair engines ?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
To: "Jay Pitchford" <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>
Cc: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Need Oil Filter Recommendation


> The NAPA/WIX filter is the most recommended one you'll find locally.
> Clark's has a filter out now that looks good and I expect works fine,
> but I don't know anyone who has tried them.  The Clark's filter does
> cost a little less, so it would probably be worth getting some with an
> order since you'll likely have to wait for the local store to get them
> in anyway.
>
> --Bryan
>
> On Oct 24, 2009, at 10:15 AM, Jay Pitchford wrote:
>
>> I'm about to perform my first oil change on the 65 Corsa 140/4 Vert
>> since
>> buying her last month. I bought Amsoil AMO Synthetic Premium
>> Protection
>> Motor Oil 10W-40 based on Richard Widmans's paper on the subject and
>> my
>> winter driving expectations. Now I'm looking for oil filter
>> recommendations
>> ... It looks like the PO put on an AC Delco filter. Is there any
>> consensus
>> on what brand/type is best?
>
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