Motor Oil

You may want to consider both an oil and an additive to replace the now missing zinc that has been removed from formulas. Lucas has a good additive IIRC. Virtually any engine with flat tappets would benefit from such an additive. However, if you are not driving a lot, (say only a few thousand miles a year) virtually any straight 30 weight oil will be fine.

Recalling what used to use in my father's 62 Chrysler and my 69 Plymouth, I'd guess about any 10w-30 pr 10w-40 would be fine. Only if you're in a very warm climate would I go anything as heavy as straight 30. No, it won't "burn," but no, it won't lubricate nearly as much during the first few minutes of a cold start as a lighter oil.

The heavier weights were popular with people who survived WWII and didn't want oil burning at all during the shortages. However, they didn't realize that their engines--particularly the main and rod bearings--were wearing a lot more during the first few minutes of running.

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