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Old 04-16-2014 | 09:37 AM
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1999 Merc. 5.7 mpi's with 360 hours, what oil should i use ?
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:12 AM
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:23 AM
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And on with the debate!! Valvoline 20W-50 Vr1 Conventional and I change it every 15 hrs or so.
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:25 AM
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I run ZMax. No oil, just ZMax. Carol Shelby told me I could!
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:26 AM
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For 5.7s I used the merc stuff that you buy at any mercury dealer. I didn't switch to Valvoline Racing 20w50 until I had big blocks. I would think the merc stuff will be your safe bet.
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:31 AM
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Merc, valvoline 20w50, Mobil 15w50... And on and on. Pick your favorite
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
I run ZMax. No oil, just ZMax. Carol Shelby told me I could!
Your getting ripped off. Just buy a bottle of pure linkite . Put 1.7 oz in a new motor, and it's good for life. Be sure to drain and save before overhaul to re-use....actually never mind, it will last for ever so no need to rebuild


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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:44 AM
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rotella 15-40
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Old 04-16-2014 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by soldier4402
rotella 15-40
x2. Quazzillion hrs of running these 5.7's harder than 99.99% of other owners.

Cheap + works. Next question.
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Old 04-16-2014 | 12:19 PM
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Rotella 15/40 or Merc oil from the dealer.
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