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#233011 - 02/02/12 02:27 PM engine oil recomendations
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What is a good grade of oil to use in the engine. I am getting the front end together and the oil pump is close to going on. Thanks, Paul

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#233037 - 02/02/12 05:44 PM Re: engine oil recomendations [Re: Rivard]
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10W30 the .only way to go. From start to finish!

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#233058 - 02/02/12 07:00 PM Re: engine oil recomendations [Re: Rivard]
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If the engine is freshly rebuilt I would use 5W-30 for the first fill.
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