RE: [Chrysler300] Zinc additives $.02

["chesnutt@xxxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In  June, I changed the oil and filter in our 300C. Changed to “Joe Gibbs” – Driven Racing Oil HR-2 Conventional High Performance Mineral Oil , 10W -30 with ZDDP which I purchased  at Summit Racing. Previously I had been using Valvoline 30W racing oil which I purchased 30 years ago. It is not made any more with lead.

Years ago, I twice replaced the cam and lifters.  At that time I was driving the 300C fast and hard. A 300 Club member who is a professional mechanic recommend that I use the “Joe Gibbs” engine oil.  It is worth the extra cost.

Have owned our 300C for 60 years.

 

John C.

 

 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of leslie miklas ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:08 PM
To: Chrysler300 <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] Zinc additives $.02

 






PLEASE  do not  depend on zinc ADDITIVES to keep your engine alive. Zinc requires phosphorous molecules, split at the early stage of manufacture, in order to integrate in to the oil solution. It was the phosphorous that was "outlawed", not the zinc, in oil. (Catalytic converters) Without phosphorous, there can be no zinc. Aftermarket  Zinc ADDITIVES will not integrate and will lie in the bottom of your oil pan and possibly plug the pick-up and galleys.

To be safe, use oil like the Valvoline Racing Oil or similar products that are manufactured with zinc. The "Gov't"  allows exemptions for limited use performance oils such as these. Pay the extra $ .

This is my $.02 worth. Take it or leave it; don't want to debate it !

Happy Motoring

 

JM

 

On October 11, 2018 at 6:35 PM "'Michael Ashmore' michael.ashmore@xxxxxxx [Chrysler300]" <Chrysler300-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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.

 

 

 

 

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From: Noel Hastalis cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] <mailto:cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx%20[Chrysler300]> 

To: Chrysler300 <mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 

Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:55 AM

Subject: [Chrysler300] Addidtives question -

 

 

 

Several years ago, while at a mini Club gathering at George Riehl's, George had a fellow there who was hawking some products. George highly recommended these. They've been sitting collecting dust, and I'm apprehensive about using them  They're made by Hapco Products out of Fraser, Michigan.-

 

*	Slip Coat dripless seal additive. Says it "Increases gas mileage 10% to 20%, Clings to lifters and cam, Prevents dry start-ups, Increases oil pressure and engine life, extreme pressure and anti-wear formula."
*	SealLube seal expander - Says it "Positively stops rubber seal leaks in any fluid system, Power steering seals, Rack & pinion seals, Transmission seals, Crankshaft main seals, Any fluid system."

I'm going to toss these unless I hear otherwise, that these are really great to use in my 300.

 

Thanks,

Noel

 

 

 


 










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