Posted by Jiles on April 19, 2011 at 15:22:51 from (71.207.210.109):
In Reply to: Oil posted by dej(jed) on April 19, 2011 at 09:52:15:
I am not trying to "hyjack" this thread, but I fell this is revalent to the original post. I also know that it has been discussed many times, with conflicting opinions, and I am still confused.
What is a concern for me is the removal of zinc from modern day oils.
I have used Chevron Dello 400 30W for many years in all my diesel tractors and small gas engines, Including my backhoe.
I have a 1976 MGB with 9K actual miles and have been using Chevron Dello 400--15W30.
Now I am told, and can't find conflicting information, that zinc has been removed from all of today's oil.
I am looking into adding a ZDDP additive if necessary but that can cost nearly as much as the oil :cry:
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