Re: [Chrysler300] Zincified oil for a C-300?

[Mark Souders <MRS954@xxxxxxx>]

Okay, everyone has a preference. I have no leaks on any of my cars, so the Defy synthetic blend (keyword "blend") works for me and it's also in my price range. Reading further into various forums, I've found it reported that Defy blend, in fact, has not damaged engine seals. Now in fairness, I've only had it in my 79 Jeep for about 4K miles, or on it's second oil change, in my Chrysler for 1K miles, not changed yet, and in my 90 Jeep for 10K miles, and the 90 is used hard on off-road trails. Not saying everyone should switch to Defy, just saying it works for me.

Mark




-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Reed <mrreed@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Chrysler300 <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Mark Souders <MRS954@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 8:04 am
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Zincified oil for a C-300?


While Quaker State Defy has an apparently adequate level of ZDDP, using a synthetic motor oil in an older engine is usually bad news in my experience. Every single enthusiast I personally know that has tried synthetic motor oil, save for one, in their older auto has experienced engine seal oil leaks. The Internet contains hundreds of articles and testimonies to that occurring. 
 
I would be very leery of using any synthetic motor oil in these old engines. I won't take the chance....
 
Valvoline VR-1 Racing Oil has a high content of zinc-phosphorous and is not synthetic. It's available in a wide variety of viscosities. I've used their 20W-50 for some time in my "F" and in my Chevelle SS LS5.
 
Viscosities available: 10W-30, 20W-50, SAE 30, SAE 40, SAE 50 and SAE 60


Mike Reed

 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mark Souders 
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Cc: jpeabo@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Zincified oil for a C-300?


 


I used to use Rotella motor oil on the advice of my wife's boss, who is the manager of fleet maintenance for a major battery manufacturer. But just over a year ago Quaker State introduced their zinc enriched Defy brand motor oil. If you Google search "quaker state defy" you'll find lots of info about it. I've been using it in my 300H and my 79 Jeep CJ7 and have been fully satisfied with it. No leaks, no drips, and the bonus is 1 MPG improvement in fuel economy in my Jeep. I haven't checked MPG on my Chrysler yet.

Regards,
Mark Souders
300H
Mohrsville, PA

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From: Rich Barber c300@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 2:31 am
Subject: [Chrysler300] Zincified oil for a C-300?

John Peabody was trying to get this message on the server. I’ve seen some
igh-zinc oil and additives advertised but have not kept the information
andy. Anyone having a good answer for John, please send it to him at:
peabo@xxxxxxxxxxx 
ich Barber 

Has the 300 group come up with a zinc replacement or a zinc additive for
ur flat tappet brutes? Everything I come up with is a synthetic oil or a
lend. I stored my C-300 without changing the oil knowing I'll have till
pring to come up with an oil or a zinc add. My friend added synthetic
il in his Chevy 409 and sprouted leaks. My Chrysler is the only car I
ave, new or old, that doesn't leak and I want to keep it that way. The
ight choice should work for the 'old man' or the 'hot rodder' type driver.
hanks, John and Nancy Peabody

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