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Best oil/filter for carb'd car?

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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Borg Warner T-5
Best oil/filter for carb'd car?

Im new to the carb world and was wondering what you guys are using and wut kind of oil/filter you recommend. Thanks
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Welcome, there are a lot of posts on this topic. Do a search.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am
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i am new to Carbs........not the boards........i did a search and did not come up with anything pertaining to the best oil/filter for a CARB'D engine that's why i posted asking.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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There is nothing unique about the oil/filter on an engine that happens to have a carb.
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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ok......just making sure.....carbs have to do w/ air/fuel and not oil and stuff.........thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 06:01 AM
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Car: 1986 camaro z28
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I still say use k&n filters for everthing. Mabey they don't make a diffrence, mabey thay do?
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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I have used Fram and Purolator on top of my demon. Ive also had a K&N. Didnt notice too much difference between the 3.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Any tractor/trailer combo you see on the road. Look at the filters they use. I guarantee they are Wix. Best filter on the market. More expensive, but worth it.
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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we use baldwins on our tractors.
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