This has been discussed before I'm sure but, I rebuilt my 427/385 five thousand miles ago now and have been running conventional Pennzoil 10w40 in it. I'm wondering what viscosity/brand most of you guys run in your car? and... does anyone run synthetic?Bogey Bob
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Pat on 9/9/2017, 8:21 am, in reply to "Oil Choices"
I run DRIVEN oils in my old cars. DRIVEN is / was Joe Gibbs oil. I think they were bought out by Comp Cams a few years ago? Anyway, DRIVEN offers different weights and formulations (conventional and full synthetic) with the ZDDP additive that protects flat tappet cams. Plus, they meet MIL specs for storage to help guard against rust, acid formation, etc. You can order from their website, drivenracingoil.com, or you can see if it's available through your local auto parts store. I know Summit sells it. DRIVEN also has gear oils, break-in oils, ATF, assembly lube, etc. It's good stuff!
If anyone wants to order direct, I got to know the US sales guy for DRIVEN a few years ago and I can put you in touch with him. He is a former Car Chief for NASCAR teams including Tony Stewart during one of his 3 championship seasons and Jeff Burton. He knows his oils!
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Pat Dilling on 9/10/2017, 10:39 am, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
Do you like the conventional or synthetic from Driven? And is the Hot Rod version the best choice for our classic cars?
Thanks for sharing this, I was spending a lot more for specialty oil. By the way it is on sale at Summit for $7.99 a quart
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Pat on 9/10/2017, 10:52 am, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
I run the 10-40 conventional in my big block and small block cars. I talked to the guys at DRIVEN and they recommended the conventional as I'm not racing or running my engines hard. Lake Speed Jr. (yes, his real name) from DRIVEN told me I didn't need to run synthetic based on my driving patterns.
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Pat Dilling on 9/10/2017, 2:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
Thanks, I think I am going to take advantage of the sale at Summit and get enough for a couple oil changes.
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Bogey Bob on 9/13/2017, 9:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
I just bought a case of the 10w40 Driven conventional myself from Jegs, they had it on sale also .Thanks for the adviceBogey Bob
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Bogey Bob on 9/9/2017, 11:32 am, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
Thanks guys. I have looked this morning at ordering the Joe Gibbs oil from Jegs. Now ...my question is.... at 5 thousand miles on engine ,should I still get the "break in" type oil that Gibbs offers? Or just go with the regular conventional oil? Bogey Bob
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Steve F on 9/10/2017, 7:24 am, in reply to "Re: Oil Choices"
The break in oil is only for the first firing of an engine. You need the regular oil.
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Scott C. on 9/8/2017, 10:46 pm, in reply to "Oil Choices"
I would not use a conventional oil like that unless you use a zinc additive with your oil. You need to use Brad Penn or Joe Gibbs oil. Something with a zinc additive in it. I wouldn't suggest running synthetic either. 10w30 is usually OK.
Re: Oil Choices
Posted by Hal Oaks on 9/8/2017, 10:39 pm, in reply to "Oil Choices"
The more mileage you put on between oil changes the more justification there is for full synthetic. Use an oil with the proper additives if you have a flat tapper cam. 10-40 is good for most motors depending on the bearing clearances. I use 10-30 Brad Penn for my drivers including my SS427 and straight 30 weight Redline on my race car.
on 9/8/2017, 8:26 pm