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stangguy50

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I have a stock 83 GT, and am wondering what people running stockers, or lightly modded engines are running. My oil pressure gauge is indicating lower pressure when it reaches operating temp, and it was suggested that you can get a little more psi when running a thicker oil. I am going to throw on a mechanical gauge this weekend, but plan on changing the oil too. Thanks!
 

The Shape

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My '87 has 152K on the clock. I run 3 qts. 10W-40 and 2 qts. 20W-50 at the moment.
 

stangguy50

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Has anyone tried Marvel Mystery Oil?
 

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my 86 has 368k on the clock. I run Valvoline VR1 50 wt
 

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I run 4 quarts Castrol 10w30 and 1 quart Lucas Synthetic oil thingie.
45k on shortblock and holds good pressure, but dunno what that means to you lol.
 
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