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Dicky 02-07-2014 02:13 AM

ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
I remember reading a thread in one of the forums about
using oil w/zinc for camshaft protection, anyway my
searching for those posts have evaded me. Can someone
give me direction to where it is?

Thanks guys. Dicky [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

02-07-2014 02:30 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Just Google ZDDP oil additive. Lots of info.

Dicky 02-07-2014 03:16 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Yeah Frankk, I know about the stuff, I just wanted
some info on what people have used and their recommendations with use.
I thought I might refresh myself with the past posts.
What is a good oil and can or do you need to use the additive w/the oil?
Things like that.
Thanks Dicky [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

Mr. Chevy 02-07-2014 05:01 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Dicky, Brad Penn is a very good oil w/lots of zinc in it.. I have used it for break inn and had very good results with it.. Valvoline VR1 racing oil also has zinc in it and can be bought at the big box auto parts stores...

Joe Gibbs racing oil is also a good oil with zinc additives in it as well.. I switched to that in my solid lifter motor and have had very good luck with it..

Hope this helps...

Rich

Dicky 02-07-2014 06:23 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Thanks Rich, I appreciate the help.

Dicky [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

TDW 02-07-2014 09:20 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Dicky, I've been using the Spectro oil for the last few years. It is formulated for the older engines. Some quick, informational reading here:

http://talkperformanceoil.com/2013/1...-classic-cars/

twertsy 02-07-2014 10:04 AM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
It's expensive but I've been using Royal Purple Break in oil and have had no issues.

DWR 02-07-2014 12:40 PM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
Rotella also has Zinc. I use it in my L34 with stock flat tappet hyd cam.

Supergas990 02-07-2014 12:58 PM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
I thought that they had taken much or most of the Zinc out of the Rotella?

Blair

XXXGoldL34M20 02-07-2014 01:09 PM

Re: ZINC IN OIL & ZINC ADDITIVES
 
I buy the Zink additive from Edelbrock and throw it in with my Valvoline 20W-50.

I just order a few bottles from Summit so they are here ready for my Oil Changes for my classics.


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