final oil question

[drnittler]

After reading the latest Turning Wheels, I notice that there seems to be much confusuion about the type of oil to use to make up for missing additi[?]tives.
So for a 61 Lark 6 cyl, what is the best oil to use these days?

David G. Nittler

[StudeRich]

Final Oil Question? Ha! I tend to doubt that will EVER happen! Lol!

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[Bob Langer]

Here is some information from Valvoline that may be of interest.

http://www.valvoline.com/downloads/2008-003a.pdf

Bob Langer
Glenshaw,PA

[Earldacon]

here is a web site to look at it sells zddplus to add to any oil to makre up the loss of zinc

zddplus.com

[52-fan]

Interesting info from Valvoline. The company that I work for cooperates with Valvoline on testing their products in our over the road trucks. I intend to ask the lab guys about this product and report back.


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona, both w/overdrive.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[mtdoraford]

Thanks for the Valvoline website, great info. I got a Holley
that needs rebuilding. Thanks,

[drnittler]

Hi, I am the original asker of this question. Is there an addititive for zink yet, on the market?

David G. Nittler

[glen]

David, for some extra reading on this subject of discourse, go above
to the "search" (top right corner) link and key in "Zinc addivities"
and you will get most of everything from oils to use and additives to
buy.....that has been discussed to some length.... I have attached
a link to give you a taste of what will surely be many hours of reading
pleasure!

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16394&SearchTerms=zinc,additives

glen
Nowhere, AZ
"Freedom Through Vigilance"

[WCP]

52-fan, I would be interested in the lab guys opinion on the Valvoline oil I'm using - VV749 10W40 ATV oil. According to their product sheets, this oil contains 1100ppm zinc and 9600ppm phosphorus, wheras the VR1 10w30 contains 1300 and 1200 respectively. The higher phosphorus levels should provide more wear protection, but are there downsides for a non-catalytic coverter Stude?

[Son O Lark]

Wouldn't the oil companies be opening themselves up for lawsuits if they made oil that was detrimental to use in cars regardless of the make,[?] model or year?

[Mark57]

I've been very happy with this product from Castrol (Syntec):

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=82915470&contentId=7032644

It requires no additives and it is one of the only oils that advertises that it is specifically formulated for "classic" automobiles.

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>

[StudeRich]

Yep, if you use the Syntec 20W-50 in your 1993 or newer car you will damage the Catalytic Converter, and if you use any other weight in your 1992 and older, you will ruin the cam and or lifters, your mistake, your cost, they do not care, and you will lose the suit. They will probably add a note like Jack-in-the box did: Coffee is Hot! (stupid)! [:0]

quote:Originally posted by Son O Lark

Wouldn't the oil companies be opening themselves up for lawsuits if they made oil that was detrimental to use in cars regardless of the make,[?] model or year?

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA