The only issue I have with the 'site feedback' is the statement that "The API
SM just means that the oil is rated for gasoline engines." If that were all it
was meant for, then why does it change? If SM only meant 'for Gasoline
engines' then why did it start at 'SA' and move up the alphabet (except for SI
and SK). 'S' means for gasoline while 'M' identifies the current formulation
requirements. I don't see a conspiracy, just a flippant response.
Shawn
>===== Original Message From Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com> =====
>That OUGHT to settle the issue, though there may be those who see
conspiracies everywhere.
>
> Jim
>
>Glenn Rierson <glenn.rierson@verizon.net> wrote:
> Response to my VR1 ZDDP question to Valvoline.
>
>Glenn
>----- Original Message -----
>From:
>To:
>Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:12 AM
>Subject: Re:Site feedback from Valvoline.com
>
>
>Yes, the Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil is SM rated, and still carries a 1300ppm
>amount of Zinc and 1200ppm amount of Phosphorus. The API SM has nothing to
>do with the ZDDP additives in oil, this proves that. The API SM just means
>that the oil is rated for gasoline engines.
>
>>>> ----------------------------
>>>> From: tbcaudill@ashland.com
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:36:04 AM
>>>> To: ValvTechLine@ashland.com
>>>> CC:
>>>> Subject: Site feedback from Valvoline.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Forwarded by Timothy B Caudill/NAP/Valvoline/Ashland on
>>>> 04/17/2008
>>>> 10:35 AM -----
>>>>
>>>> From: Glenn Rierson on 04/17/2008 09:50 AM
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> To: VWEBMAIL@Ashland
>>>> cc:
>>>>
>>>> Subject: Site feedback from Valvoline.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The following person submitted a question or comment via the Contact us
>>>> form of type Ask Racing
>>>> First Name: Glenn
>>>> Last Name: Rierson
>>>> Address1: 16805 Calumet Trail
>>>> Address2:
>>>> City: College Station
>>>> State: TX
>>>> Zip Code: 77845
>>>> Phone: 9796900776
>>>>
>>>> Email Address: glenn.rierson@verizon.net
>>>>
>>>> Comments:
>>>>
>>>> Valvoline VR1 has an API rating of SM. The label on the container
>>>> mentions
>>>> ZDDP has been added to the oil for anti-wear. What is the PPM of the
>>>> ZDDP
>>>> in VR1. I have a '58 Triumph TR3A and a '70 Triumph TR6 that I am
>>>> concerned about flat tappet wear and cam lobe failure.
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>> Glenn
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