Chevy 454 oil type Updated

The recommended oil type for a 1973 Chevy 454 engine is 10w-30. This provides a good balance of lubrication and viscosity.

FAQ chevy 454 oil type

What kind of engine does a 454 Chevy have?

Chevrolet 454 V8 Engine In 1970, GM pushed the performance bar higher with the introduction of the Chevy 454 V8. Unlike the popular Chevy 427 that was used in a wide variety of automobiles, the 454 was used only in high performance cars like the Chevy Camaro, Corvette and Chevelle.

What oil do you use in your 454?

Use a Wix 51069 or NAPA Gold 1069. I like Valvoline conventional 10W40 in my 454 but better add a healthy dose of ZDDP to whatever conventional oil you use… also synthetics are less viscous and as such are more prone to leakage issues. Sick ’em Scott!

What happened to the Chevy 454 big block engine?

Unfortunately, the Chevy 454 big-block engine came just in time for the oil crisis of the 1970s brought on by the embargo on the U.S. by the Organization of Petrol Exporting Countries (OPEC).

When did the Chevy 454 last come out?

The final variant of the Chevy 454, known as the Vortec 7400, first became available in 1996 and would remain available until 2001 in some vehicles. However, after 2001, the 454 no longer was an option for production GM vehicles. What Vehicles Came with a Chevy 454?

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