>From what I have seen, the VR1 sold in auto parts stores has all the additives
necessary just like any other consumer grade oil they sell for longevity,
cleanliness etc... The stuff that's only good for 500 miles or so isn't sold
through standard outlets but specialty suppliers. If the VR1 doesn't have the
SM rating then it could very well still have ZDDP. If it does have the SM
rating then it doesn't.
Been reading all the tech articles on ZDDPlus. Still reading.
Shawn
>===== Original Message From "John VanNorman" <jsvannorman@gmail.com> =====
>I saw the VR-1 Racing Oil when I was at their website (and I like the
>idea since I'm partial to Valvoline as my father spent over 25 years
>working for Ashland Oil / Ashland Inc.). But what's everyone's
>thoughts about using racing oil in a non-racing car? I figure it
>doesn't have the detergents and other addiatives to deal with acids
>and such that standard passenger car oil has since most racing oil is
>designed to be replaced very frequently.
>
>John V.
>
>On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> John -
>>
>> I plan to use Valvoline VR-1 Racing Oil for my next oil change. Here's an
>> info link:
>> http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=50
>> Jim
>>
>
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