Re: [Amc-list] Oil Protection - ZDDP or Bust -

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

How about adding an engine oil cooler?

Are those things worth the bother?



On Sun, 2007-06-24 at 02:54 -0400, Brien Tourville wrote:
> *Mobil 1* FAQs
>     <http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_FAQs.aspx>
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> *Mobil 1 Truck* and *SUV* 5W-30 for Gasoline Engines *...* Additionally, 
> *Mobil 1* 15W-50 contains higher levels of anti-wear (*ZDDP* or Zinc 
> DialkylDithioPhosphate) *...*
> www.*mobil**oil*.com/USA-English/Motor*Oil*/*Oil*s/*Mobil*_*1*_FAQs.aspx 
> - 30k -
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> you're in one of the few areas where that makes sense.  you may have
> to settle for CI rated diesel oil, 15w40, though...
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> Nope, available in 5w-30 for your Viewing Pleasure.
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> Rotella-T 15-40, can get it at Walmart for $7 something a gallon
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> Here is a link to Rotella and Dello info http://www.rotella.com/products/ <http://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rotella.com%2Fproducts%2F> http://www.chevron.com/products/pro.../prodspecs.shtm <http://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chevron.com%2Fproducts%2Fprodserv%2Fnafl%2Ftrucking%2Fcontent%2Fprodspecs.shtm>
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> Being 'Certified' Diesel does not make this 'Diesel Engine Oil' - only - .
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> It works in Diesel Engines - and - Gasoline engines without drama.
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> Diesel Engines conceptually require 'greater protection' against metal to
> metal contact - due to their 'Higher Performance Engines' - not - that they
> use Diesel Fuel.
> 
> HP oils traditionally had ZDDP packages - due to EPA pressures - gone is
> that 'Certified' Rating...... now to obtain HP Oils, for your Hot Yamaha Bike
> or Kawi 'Z' or your 'Vette you must look for 'Diesel Certified' oil as it
> will contain the HP protection package of yesteryear.
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> When the EPA pushed to get rid of the ZDDP packages - the Trucking Industry,
> faced with huge down time / repair bills struck back.
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> 
> - the Government then allowed the 
> protective packages to continue under the HD Diesel 'Certified' Catagories - 
> whose weight limits included Truck & SUV - allowing 'wiggle room' by the
> Manufacturers.
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> The EPA wants smaller clearences in engine parts so that the Oil Distillers
> can make more 'Energy Conserving Oils' - instead of 'High Performance Oils'
> which require a ZDDP package.
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> Rotella is made by Shell, Delo is made by Chevron. 
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> Mobil 1 truck and SUV is also diesel certified,
> and have their 'Delvac' as well for Fleet Service.
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> Make sure you find one that is approved for use in Diesel Engines. It
> will clearly say it on the container. 
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> If you can't find it on the
> container, you've got the wrong stuff.
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> Regular Rotella is 15W-40, Rotella synthetic is 5W-40. Those are the
> only 2 weights I'd use, period - cold where you live? 
> 
> - the truck is easier to start if you use the 5W-40. 
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> I'll run
> the 5W-40 all year long, so what ?
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> long as it's got that ZDDP - good to go.
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