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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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What weight oil do I use for a 1969 351 windsor?
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Depends on mileage and whether or not it burns oil. I'd recommend Valvoline VR-1 in any case.
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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It does not burn any oil and has 87,000 miles
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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i do 10w-30 or 10w-40 in all my historics
Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Agreed. Where in CA do you live? 10W-30 will be better for cooler areas, 5W-30 for sub-freezing temps in the winter, and 10W-40 for the hotter areas (like the valley is right now).
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