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Old 07-04-2010, 12:40 AM
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1976 Ford 302 Engine oil?
I just bought and am fixing up a 1976 hawaiian, Im new to the ford 302 engine it has in it and wondering what weight and brand oil you guys recommend. Also how many quarts I need to put in it?
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Old 07-04-2010, 12:21 PM
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There were originally used with 30W but you can run them with 10W40 which is more efficient. It should take 5 to 6 quarts depending on the oil pan model.
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There were originally used with 30W but you can run them with 10W40 which is more efficient.
It may be more fuel efficient but the straight 30 will give the engine a longer life , as long as it is not so cold (below freezing starts ) where the water thin oil is needed.

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Ok should I be using synthetic
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