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Class_A_DP_1
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Jul 31, 2016

2004 Workhorse P32 Vortec 7.4 (454) OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

I've searched the site using search function and cant believe this hasn't been discussed to the hills here. I must not be finding it. My R-Vision has the Workhorse P32 with GM Vortec 7.4L 454ci - ...
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J-Rooster
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Jul 31, 2016
rgatijnet1 wrote:
Are you positive about that engine? I thought that in 2004 all of the P32's had the 8.1L 496 engine.
I would use the 2 quart oil filter instead of the standard 1/2 quart oil filter. Besides the extra oil capacity which aids in cooling, it gives you four times the filter capacity. Any good 5W-30 oil will work altho some think the synthetic oil will extend the engine life.
X-2, Ronnie my 2004 Workhorse has a 8.1 Vortex, 496 CI, and I use synthetic oil 5W-30.

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