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1. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:32:06 -0700
Just wondering. I am using Mobil 1 (15W-50) in my LBC. I used Castrol GTX 20W-50 for the first 3000 miles or so after engine rebuild. My question is this. I wondered if I should try a non-API certif
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00034.html (8,487 bytes)

2. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:46:14 -0700
Since I read about the accelerated destruction of flat-tappet cams when used with the new low-ZDDP oils, it solidified my habit of only using Castrol HD30wt. I'd always avoided the multi-weights beca
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00036.html (8,718 bytes)

3. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: Lester <lewing@sport.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:59:59 -0500
From other groups I recall that Shell Rotella T (for truck) is the bee knees of course that is related to Turbo useage and keeping sludge buildup down in modern engines.. Lester
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00037.html (9,163 bytes)

4. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:10:58 -0700
Glen, Interesting... where did you read about the flat-tappet cam problem? I'll check the Shell Rotella specs, as mentioned by Lester. That's one oil I never used. JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00038.html (7,829 bytes)

5. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:45:52 -0700
Hi Jacques, Just for starters, http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/oil_summary.html http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/ http://www.revsearch.com
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00039.html (8,752 bytes)

6. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:58:22 -0700
Here's another one.
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00040.html (7,623 bytes)

7. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:04:22 -0700
Wow! Thanks Billy and Glen, I am sure that will give me all the info I Regards from JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00041.html (7,569 bytes)

8. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:20:09 -0700
Supposedly...STP 4 cyl oil treatment in the red bottle has more ZDDP than any other additive. I think regular STP has a little also, but mostly just raises viscosity. BZ
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00043.html (7,708 bytes)

9. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Conn" <mconn2@bright.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:08:17 -0400
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00045.html (7,742 bytes)

10. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:37:58 -0700 (PDT)
Guys, I was at Wal Mart the other day, and STP Oil Treatment was on sale for $1.48 per quart. Additives don't usually catch my attention, but the label said "More Anti-Wear Additives* Than The Other
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00049.html (8,301 bytes)

11. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Conn" <mconn2@bright.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 22:19:45 -0400
Basically, from what I've read and, hopefully, understood, it's recommended for older gas engines or gas engines that have been rebuilt and completely and successfully broken in use higher viscosity
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00052.html (9,513 bytes)


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