what type of oil to use in 87 s10 4x4
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Asked by mtrdll May 28, 2015 at 10:42 AM about the 1987 Chevrolet S-10 LB RWD

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jamnblues answered 9 years ago

Valvoline or Castrol conventional motor oil- original engine? Go with a heavier grade-

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mtrdll answered 9 years ago

i was told that these engines used oil that contained zinc. do you know anything about this?

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jamnblues answered 9 years ago

No, I did not know that your engine was any different than any other internal combustion engine of the time- do you have an owner's manual- just check there- or are you talking about the tranny or transfer case or differentials?

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DeBo13 answered 9 years ago

Play it safe ! Use 'Quaker State 10/40' is all I ever use..! NO SMOKE ! - NO SWEAT ! - NO STINK !

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