I wonder if the Valvoline VR-1 oil carries "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" BECAUSE
it has the zinc levels harmful to catylitic converters? Otherwise, kids
would be using this "racing oil" in their souped up new Neons, etc.
Thanks, Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>
To: "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <Wbeech@flash.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Regarding Oil
> Bill,
>
> I had heard the same thing: Valvoline VR1 20-50 Racing oil has the high
> levels of zinc. But it seems that the VR1 Racing has become more of a
> sub-brand than a totally specific name. The version with the high zinc is
> the
> one emblazoned with "FOR OFF ROAD USE" on the label. The other complies
> with
> the low zinc formula.
>
> I will be using the ZDDPplus additive. Then I can use whatever oil I
> prefer.
> The additive is not cheap, however....
>
> -Tony
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