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Old January 26th, 2022, 06:02 AM
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Default Re: 305 V-6 engine oil

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Originally Posted by LEWISMATKIN View Post
The napa p/n for the 1 qt filter is 1121. And as long as you are happy with the brand of oil you like to use, just make sure the oil has plenty of zddp in it. Modern oils don't have enough to protect the camshaft & lifters.
Lewis is correct -- you definitely need to use a high ZDDP oil. That's why I like https://www.amsoil.com/p/z-rod-10w-4...motor-oil-zrd/.

Note that it says "High-zinc formula protects flat-tappet cams, lifters, rockers & other critical components".
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