Interesting! The local Mercedes dealer uses nothing but Mobile 0W-40. The
only place I could find that stocked it, believe or not, was
Walmart:-)
Mark
In a message dated 7/9/2010 7:30:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mcdangerous@verizon.net writes:
>From old Porsche experience, we found that different grades of Mobil 1
are
formulated differently. For example, 0W40 is suitable for the flat six
because it has the necessary higher zinc content, while other grades do not
and should not be used. I guess the bottom line is to check the zinc
content of the particular grade you're planning to use. Probably, you will
find this information on the manufacturer's website. Alternatively, check
the open Internet.
Cheers.
On 7/9/10 12:21 AM, "Sandy Ganz" <sganz@pacbell.net> wrote:
> I think if the Rotella has the NEW formual or something like that on the
oil
> it
> is the newer blend. I have been using Rotella synthetic in my diesel as
well
> as
> in the race car (as well as other diesel oils in the race car) with good
> results. Anything with new low emissions, etc is bad. Brad Penn, and
others
> make
> oil loaded with additives that are good.
>
> Sandy
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Thomas Witt <atwittsend@verizon.net>
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, July 8, 2010 8:22:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Best Dino Oil for 260/289/302?
>
> Rotella WAS purported to have higher zinc content. I'm starting to hear
that
> is
> not the case anymore, but can't confirm.
>
> I used that and GM - E.O.S. (engine oil supplement) on a 318 I broke in
> recently. I also heard rumors that it is also no longer available. All I
can
> say
> is the cheap flat tappet cam (SSI brand from PAW - I think Chinese)
still has
> lobes.
>
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