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1949FORD · 05-08-2012, 03:36 PM

Okay, so my dad and i got our 49 ford about 9 months ago, and about to do an oil change. is 10W-30 Conventional Motor Oil okay to use in a 49 Flatty 6?

Seth Swoboda · 05-08-2012, 03:43 PM

yes

ford1 · 05-08-2012, 03:51 PM

do not use any oil that has the red shield or any round shield on the front of the container that says "for gasoline engines only", that oil has very little zinc in it because it is formulated for modern engines with roller tappets, you have flat tappets which needs the zink to protect the cam and lifters from excessive wear, use rottela or any racing oil sold at parts stores, and odont believe the bull shit about changing oil every 1000 miles, if you have a filter and quality oil you can go to 4000 or 5000 miles between changes, oil doesnt wear out it just gets dirty and loses some of the additives in it, new car makers say change the oil every 5000 miles and most warentee the engines for 100,000 miles, and to add another thing, if your not a purist buy a spin on oil filter adapter, much easer and cleaner to change

Mark Slight · 05-08-2012, 04:00 PM

Ford Motor Company didn't make a Flatty.

toby · 05-08-2012, 04:19 PM

Use whatever oil you like.

39portlander · 05-08-2012, 04:43 PM

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I use 20w50 walmart brand oil in my older 3 season vehicles, my .02. Scott

Hey Toby you lucky dog, Racine is Kringle country

41ford1 · 05-08-2012, 04:46 PM

If you're concerned about the lack of zinc in the new oils just add some. I've been using a known brand of 20 -50 wt and either Lucas oil additve or STP in the blue bottle. I run this in both the 59A flathead and 215" OHV Ford six.

Halvor · 05-08-2012, 05:06 PM

A guy who does engins told me DO NOT use HD oil because it keeps the engine filings alway tearing at your engine....use an SAE oil and maybe 30 is good for most driving....

1949FORD · 05-08-2012, 09:37 PM

kk thanks guys! ive got Valvoline 10W-30 SAE so i should be good!

Ronnie · 05-08-2012, 11:03 PM

Here we go

Old Henry · 05-09-2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1949FORD

kk thanks guys! ive got Valvoline 10W-30 SAE so i should be good!

Good enough.

BIG MIKE · 05-09-2012, 12:18 AM

20/50 good for this time of year!

frenchy dehoux · 05-09-2012, 11:58 AM

I use 20 w 50 Castrol and a half pint of Marvel Mystery at every changes.

Frenchy

05-08-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Oil Change time! Okay, so my dad and i got our 49 ford about 9 months ago, and about to do an oil change. is 10W-30 Conventional Motor Oil okay to use in a 49 Flatty 6? __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

05-08-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,213	Re: Oil Change time! yes

05-08-2012, 03:51 PM	#3
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: Oil Change time! do not use any oil that has the red shield or any round shield on the front of the container that says "for gasoline engines only", that oil has very little zinc in it because it is formulated for modern engines with roller tappets, you have flat tappets which needs the zink to protect the cam and lifters from excessive wear, use rottela or any racing oil sold at parts stores, and odont believe the bull shit about changing oil every 1000 miles, if you have a filter and quality oil you can go to 4000 or 5000 miles between changes, oil doesnt wear out it just gets dirty and loses some of the additives in it, new car makers say change the oil every 5000 miles and most warentee the engines for 100,000 miles, and to add another thing, if your not a purist buy a spin on oil filter adapter, much easer and cleaner to change Last edited by ford1; 05-08-2012 at 04:00 PM.

05-08-2012, 04:00 PM	#4
Mark Slight Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 473	Re: Oil Change time! Ford Motor Company didn't make a Flatty.

05-08-2012, 04:19 PM	#5
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 476	Re: Oil Change time! Use whatever oil you like.

05-08-2012, 04:43 PM	#6
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,026	Re: Oil Change time! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use 20w50 walmart brand oil in my older 3 season vehicles, my .02. Scott Hey Toby you lucky dog, Racine is Kringle country Last edited by 39portlander; 05-09-2012 at 05:20 AM.

05-08-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,591	Re: Oil Change time! If you're concerned about the lack of zinc in the new oils just add some. I've been using a known brand of 20 -50 wt and either Lucas oil additve or STP in the blue bottle. I run this in both the 59A flathead and 215" OHV Ford six.

05-08-2012, 05:06 PM	#8
Halvor Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Hope Minnesota 55427 Posts: 37	Re: Oil Change time! A guy who does engins told me DO NOT use HD oil because it keeps the engine filings alway tearing at your engine....use an SAE oil and maybe 30 is good for most driving....

05-08-2012, 09:37 PM	#9
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Oil Change time! kk thanks guys! ive got Valvoline 10W-30 SAE so i should be good! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

05-09-2012, 12:18 AM	#12
BIG MIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 358	Re: Oil Change time! 20/50 good for this time of year!

05-09-2012, 11:58 AM	#13
frenchy dehoux Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 519	Re: Oil Change time! I use 20 w 50 Castrol and a half pint of Marvel Mystery at every changes. Frenchy