Didn't we find out that Chevron *won't* be reducing the zinc &
phosphorous content in their Delo 400 diesel oil? I guess we'll have
to go to that, or the racing oils. I prefer to use the diesel stuff,
because it's readily available at O'Reilly's, Autozone, etc.
Some sort of concrete confirmation that Delo 400 has the necessary
additives, and will be keeping them would be very helpful. Is there
some sort of document available that confirms that the additives are
being reduced in Rotella-T? I find it silly that these additives are
being reduced in an oil targeted at diesels, which don't have
catcons. Not that "silly" has ever stopped anyone before...
As far as the EPA, well, I have no idea what motivates them exactly.
It's easy to imagine some sort of conspiracy to kill off older cars,
but a conspiracy requires intelligence, and more importantly,
secrecy. Our government's never been great at keeping secrets.
krw
On Aug 16, 2006, at 9:46 PM, Infinite Space Systems, Inc. wrote:
Add to that short list Pennzoil Racing Oil, which is Dino oil. My
old standby, Kendal GT-1 Racing Oil, has been drastically reduced
in zinc and phosphorous. Do ***not*** use it. I will be switching
to Pennzoil RO. Shell Rotella-T is scheduled to have its zinc and
phosphorus additives reduced in 2007 and reduced further in each
succeeding year. Can we all say, "EPA wants our older technology
engines DEAD." Most true racing oils should stay unaffected by the
EPA lunacy.
EPA claims the zinc and phosphorous additives will get into the cat
and corrupt it. That can't happen if the engine isn't burning oil.
Anybody ought to be able to figure that out. If the engine is
burning oil, then it needs to be fixed. But the way modern engines
are built, they use no oil. 29 July - 8 Aug, my Trans Sport used
1/3 of a quart of 10/30 Mobil One going up to Eveleth, MN, 1825
miles, at 5500 pounds GVW, and no oil on the return trip of 2312
miles at 4200 GVW. 22.5 MPG going up and 23.5 MPG for the return.
The EPA is just plain nuts and uses VooDoo for science.
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Wright"
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Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 6:31 PM
Subject: Rotella-T
Car Craft mentions Shell Rotella-T in an answer to a question in
their "What's Your Problem" tech section, Sept. '06 issue.
The question is titled "Valve Clatter", in relation to valve
train noise. I n the answer, Car Crafts Jeff Smith mentions the
lack of zinc and phosphorous in current oils, pointing out that a
bottle o anti-wear additive is essential for cam break-in.
Further, he says: "But the problem doesn't stop there. Many cam
companies now suggest using engine oils with higher levels of
zinc and phosphorous for engines equipped with flat-tappet
lifters. Shell Rotella T is diesel- engine oil that offers these
increased antiwear additives and is safe to use in gasoline
engines. Another alternatives is using one of the high-
performance oils from Quaker State, such as the Q racing oils ,
which contain higher levels of antiwear additives and can be used
safely in street engines. The oils cost a little more, but they
may prevent a flat-lobe problem down the road."
I just thought that it was interesting, in light of our
discussions of oil, zinc, and phosphorous some time ago.
On digest mode, so I'm a little slow...
Kevin Wright
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