That would be a 1st gen cat. I think the warning applies more to current
cats, which are more sensitive. But then, a 1980 MB may burn more oil than a
newer car, too.
on 8/30/09 11:38 AM, frankk12@verizon.net at frankk12@verizon.net wrote:
> There is some confusion in my mind regarding the use of Brad Penn oil I got
> that contains ZDDP. I ordered it specifically for my 1980 MGB LE, 1964 MGB and
> my 1958 MGA. I was feeling quite satisfied until today when I read the back of
> the quart of Brad Penn oil where it reads, "can be detrimental to cars and
> trucks with catalytic converters." My confusion stems from the fact that my
> 1980 LE does have a catalytic converter.
> My quandry is thus, do I use it and not worry about burning out the cat since
> the car old enough not to require inspection in Rhode Island. That way my
> lifers, push rods, etc.are properly lubed. Or do I not use it to save my cat?
> In the past when Castrol contained zddp I never thought twice about the
> harmful effect on the cat. Should I have been?
> Frank Krajewski
>
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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