So, my old reliable 1993 Chevy 1500 had to be retired. After 193k miles, I blew a tranny cooler line, lost fluid and and cooked the transmission.
I replaced it with a rust free Texas truck, an 1998 GMC 1500 with a 4.3 and 5 speed stick.
Upon getting the truck home, I changed the oil and the oil I drained from the filter looked like silver paint, lots of metal and bearing material. I got taken by the seller, think he put Lucas or Motor honey in it, with regular 10w30 the motor makes noise and is on its last legs.
I work at a GM dealership in parts so I purchased a Reman GM 4.3 long block. Comes with a 3 year 100k mile warranty.
I plan on keeping this truck a long time, so I want to make sure I break it in right.
Looking for recommendations for what oil to break it in on. I was thinking a 10w30 HDEO like Rotella or Delo. Probably run it 500 miles and dump it.
Thoughts?
I replaced it with a rust free Texas truck, an 1998 GMC 1500 with a 4.3 and 5 speed stick.
Upon getting the truck home, I changed the oil and the oil I drained from the filter looked like silver paint, lots of metal and bearing material. I got taken by the seller, think he put Lucas or Motor honey in it, with regular 10w30 the motor makes noise and is on its last legs.
I work at a GM dealership in parts so I purchased a Reman GM 4.3 long block. Comes with a 3 year 100k mile warranty.
I plan on keeping this truck a long time, so I want to make sure I break it in right.
Looking for recommendations for what oil to break it in on. I was thinking a 10w30 HDEO like Rotella or Delo. Probably run it 500 miles and dump it.
Thoughts?