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216 Engine oil choice #421568 02/20/19 05:51 PM
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 74 California, USA Ptechniker48 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Ptechniker48 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: May 2018 Posts: 74 California, USA	Hi, Was wondering what engine oil you guys are using for a 1948 Fleetline 216 engine? I used the Classic Car Motor Oil 15W-30 from classiccarmotoroil.com last time around but it seems to pricey to get since shipping is quite expensive. I was looking at Lucas Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil SAE 20W-50 or the 10W-40. Any input is appreciated. I searched other threads but found nothing regarding the 216 engine. Thanks, Art --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #55826 48' Fleetline Aero Sedan

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Re: 216 Engine oil choice Ptechniker48 #421569 02/20/19 06:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	Any good 10W-30 oil is OK. The 216 engine does not require any special oil other than a detergent. In 1948 Chevrolet specified a heavy duty oiil Which was the first name for detergent oil back then See shop manual or owners manual for this. Last edited by Chev Nut; 02/20/19 07:07 PM. Gene Schneider

Re: 216 Engine oil choice Chev Nut #421745 02/25/19 05:16 PM
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 74 California, USA Ptechniker48 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Ptechniker48 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: May 2018 Posts: 74 California, USA	Great info Chev Nut! Much appreciated! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #55826 48' Fleetline Aero Sedan

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