This site shows it does contain it. (VR1)--unless Val stopped adding it
after this info was posted.
http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html
> [Original Message]
> From: Bob Brown <BlkBt7@aol.com>
> To: Dave & M <rusd@sitestar.net>; Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 5/12/2007 7:11:37 PM
> Subject: Re: Valve job\Oils....
>
> I hadn't been paying close attention to the details of this thread, but
> realizing I have a rebuilt BJ8 engine in the garage with new tappets I
> thought I should try to catch up. However, I'm getting confused.
>
> I have a Valoline VR-1 (VV211) Exceeds API Services SM/SL/CD
> and it reads ".. anti-wear additives and ZDDP provide ultimate wear
> protection."
>
> Dave stated SM (VV211) did not contain ZDDP, who really knows what
> contains what.
>
> Bob
>
> Dave & M wrote on 5/12/2007, 5:46 PM:
>
>
> >
> > I think the change was fairly recent. The SM spec goes into effect in
> > 2007. Note that I previously said SL when I meant SM. My older VR1 oil
> > containers for oil rated API service SL stated contains ZDDP. Does
> > your "good" oil show for API service SM or just SL?
> >
> > I doubt if you will find the ZDDP content given in any of Valvolines
> > most recent literature.
> >
>
> >
> > >> To: Tom Felts <tomfelts@earthlink.net>
> > >>
> > >> Valvoline VR1 used to be one of the good guys.
> > >>
> > >> The latest batch of VR1, Valvoline Racing 20W-50, part # VV211,
> > >> that I have, is clearly marked for API services SM, SL, CD. The
> > >> newer API rated SL oils, by definition, must contain less or no
> > >> ZDDP. You will note that none of the most current oil analysis'
> > >> for VR1 mention the ZDDP content any more. It used to be clearly
> > >> listed in the MSDS.
>
es!
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