Engine Oil and Muscle Cars

[frank23]

For a year or two I have frequented this forum, and found it both entertaining and informative. Though I have posted a car or two for sale, until now I have always been shy about entering into a discussion. As both a vintage car owner and an owner of an automotive repair facility for the past 30 years, I have had to deal with many unexpected changes. First, the MTBE in the fuel, and now the Ethanol. As if this wasn't bad enough, the recent change in engine oil really confused me. After watching people buy GM EOS, and other magic potions, all with the hope that they will be able to protect their flat tappet garage jewels, I decided to make a phone call. I contacted Intercontinental Lubricants Corporation, a small company that blends Exxon base stock with their own additives to manufacture a very high grade motor oil. They are primarily known in the motorcycle world for their product marketed as Spectro. They also blend a very high grade synthetic and conventional oil for automobiles. This is the only oil I have used in my shop since 1980. After a brief discussion with David Miller, the President of the Company, who also happens to be a top-notch mechanic, as well as a good friend, it was decided that a quality vintage motor oil could be made in limited quantities that would meet all the needs of our cars, both muscle and antique. My question to you is simple: Would you buy it? It would be available in 10/40 or 20/50 and the price would, hopefully, be affordable at $4.00 per quart. Understandably, I realize the possibility of a major oil company's producing the same product, but I assure you the engineering of this product will be top-notch. While I do not profess to be a chemist or an engineer, I have always thought of myself as a business man who knows how to surround himself with quality, knowledgeable people in order to get the job done. Your opinions are sought, and greatly appreciated. Regards - Frank Carangelo (860)354-4461 or (203)788-1745. email: [email protected].

[njsteve]

I think there is definitely a niche market for the correct muscle car era oil out there. Our cars are now a market sector that has been completely disavowed by the current oil companies. Go for it!

[Dog427435]

Please my NOS oil reserves are getting low!

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[Verne_Frantz]

I don't think there's a niche market for muscle car era oil at all. Except for on display racks like Dog's (and mine). Owners of these rare cars want the very best oil they can find, and today it's the HD diesel oil like Rotella with the best additive package to protect those old bearings and journals during storage, cold starts, short run times, rich, sooty combustion by-products, moisture and the high vapor pressures of today’s fuels washing down cold cylinders........JMO.

Verne

[Belair62]

Is Rotella a good option for our stuff ???

[kwhizz]

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Is Rotella a good option for our stuff ???

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"Rotella".....Diesel Oil.......Trucks usually have Diesels...........I guess if you have a "Truck" Engine in your car it's O.K............LOL....

Ken

P.S.....

[frank23]

Vern - I appreciate your reply, and I wish it was that simple. But, unless you purchased your Rotella or other high-quality diesel oil six months or so ago, you will now find that it has been re-formulated, and no longer contains the same quantities of zinc and phosphorus. I went to great lengths to explore every avenue possible prior to this decision. Please keep the comments coming. Regards --Frank

[DaJudge]

It seems to be Bob. I sat in on a tech seminar regarding engine oil at the Mopar Nationals in Carlisle. The speaker there recommended Valvoline Blue 15w40, which is a diesel oil and similar to Rotella. Cummins recommends Valvoline Blue. It just goes against everything we have come to understand to pour diesel oil into our muscle car engines.

[Salvatore]

I am with Verne. I believe Rotella-T is the best oil you can buy right now. Brad Penn is also very good along with Mobil Racing. I think some cam manufacturers suggest Rotella also. Sam

[Mr70]

Kickass cabinet there Dog.
I need to fill my Sel Oil as well.