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    Best oil for my duratec

    ...getting ready to fire up my duratec....what is the best oil to use ?......

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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    .....what coolant/inhibitor is the best ?
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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    Oil should be full synthetic for racing application in range of 5W-50, 10W-50 to 10W-60. I used Total Racing, Mobil Racing and Selenia Racing.
    Coolant is red color.

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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    ...went with Valvoline 5W 50,and used Ford coolant....thanks for the advice.....

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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    my my what large trumpets you have !!!!

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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    a good dino oil for cam and ring break-in

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    Re: Best oil for my duratec

    I used Millers 10w40 Competition running in oil. Ideal for test bed running for up to 4 hours
    https://www.rallydesign.co.uk/produc...ducts_id=22164 then a good quality 10/60

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