On 10/11/2018 6:35 PM, 'Michael Ashmore' michael.ashmore@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300] wrote: > > > Noel, > Interesting information. My mechanic just told me to run 15-40 Dello or > Rotello diesel motor oil in my 300G. Also he said todays motor oil > doesn't have zinc to lubricate the cam and lifters because todays > engines are all roller type rockers. Also he said to add a zinc > additive (ZDDP) at every oil change otherwise your cam will be worn down > in no time. > Lessons learned! > Mike 300G. > DOUBLE CHECK THE ZDDP in those Diesel oils, I believe that ZDDP is Bad for them big truck cattylick converters, hence the usage of an extra product I joking refer to as muffler earl. DEF Fluid, used to aid in cleaning up the final exhaust fumes! ZDDP in the range of 1000-1200 PPM is what you are looking for to protect your Old Iron horses! There have been TIGHTER regulations implemented in recent years. the company one of my Daughters worked at replaced ALL their older tractors when the regs changed, AND there is a big argument about shops that are either rebuilding or converting older units to keep them on the road. -- Paul Holmgren "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts." -- Abraham Lincoln, American president, 1861-1865 That was then, what the heck happened? ------------------------------------ Posted by: paul <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/all/manage/edit For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/