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Old 06-05-2004, 04:16 PM
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Shelby Enterprises recommended Union20W/50 (conventional) oil for my new engine. I plan on changing to synthetic when I do my first oil change. Since my machine is used for street and occasional autocross purposes, I am primarily interested in durability. I get plenty of horsepower, so I don't need to go with the thin stuff to squeeze out a few more ponies. Since I am blessed with decent weather, it doesn't get that cold, so I think continuing with 20W/50, or a reasonable facimile, will work. My question is, what brand to choose? There are so many choices out there, it gets confusing. By the way, the rumors about FEs leaking a little oil here and there are correct. Even with my FE replica motor. I just wipe it down regularly. Sure runs good though! Rich
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