Wow that was scary went from straight 50 to 20W50 uh oh

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supersmitty
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Re: Wow that was scary went from straight 50 to 20W50 uh oh

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I have been running valvoline 10w 40 in my 390 for 4 years now and the only issue I have is some blows out the valve cover vent but I change my oil every 2500 miles and I only have to add a half a quart between changes. I think it mostly happens when I am on the high for an extended period of time and the engine is staying at 3000 rpms.
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Re: Wow that was scary went from straight 50 to 20W50 uh oh

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Re: Wow that was scary went from straight 50 to 20W50 uh oh

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Have run 10w40 in both 351c slick and 289w mustang without any problem in either. Infact the reason I run multigrade was because both would make some lifter noise in the morning on a cold day if I ran straight 40 oil. Like others have said it sold depend on the engine, how old etc.
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Re: Wow that was scary went from straight 50 to 20W50 uh oh

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My 61 still has the paper on the glovebox door recommending 30w for 32-100f.
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