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I only have the dummy dash gauge at the moment, I've bought all the stuff for a real gauge but have yet to install :) but Oil Pressure is up at about 3/4 mark on that gauge. Stays the same no matter what. A new Toyota pump was installed at...

I only have about 6K miles on my rebuilt 2F (not driven very much). I've run Rotella T4, Castrol Classic, Royal Purple ... All are fine and will protect well if changed at 1 yr or 3-5K miles, depending on how you drive. Next oil change will...

I run Mobil1 from walmart in 15w50 in my 2F, 3FE, and the 3UR in the 200. It works great. All very high mileage engines.

Good timing on this post. Just put a rebuilt 2F in my 60. Used Amsoil break-in 30wt for the cam break in, then Driven GP1 30wt break in oil for the first 100 miles. Now I'm on regular oil and planning to use it from 100 miles to 500 miles and...

Spike. O'Reilly here had the Rotella T4 for $23. Couldn't turn it down. 15/40 oughta do it here for me. Appreciate the input man. Thanks again.

Spike, thanks man. Going into town to see who has them, here in Bozeman Mt. I've been reading up on the newer Valvoline Protect & Restore oil. What have you seen or your thoughts? Seems to me it might NOT be a good thing. I'm going with what you...

There's a few videos on YT by 'The Motor Oil Geek' that shows the 15w50 M1 has the best wear numbers for flat-tappet engines. T4 or T5 Rotella is good as is Castrol Classic Car high-zinc 20w50

This question was answered a long time ago last I looked but now I cannot find the thread. I would think it has been discussed again. I'm looking at old notes I had re the rating of oil in these motors with solid lifters. My notes said never use...