Re: Rotella & diesel oils?

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Shell Rotella had been recommended because it had Zddp additives. This 
additive is needed for the type of friction found in flat tappet camshafts. 
The powers that be said zddp was not good for the environment and since most 
engines are now roller tappets --it needs to go. Shell was one of the last 
common oils to have it, and now their zddp is reduced.. Lots of controversy 
as to if there is enough for us flat tappers. There is an additive called 
Zddplus which can be added to whatever oil you prefer. I use Valvolene 10-40 
because it is formulated for gas engines and is readily available. Zddplus 
has a website with some very good information about the use of diesel oils- 
racing oils and synthetic oils. check it out and see if their spin makes 
good sense to you.  Costs about $9 per oilchange and is in concentration 
enough to last till next change.  They are based in Calif. but have 
distributors around the country...................MO......sw  iowa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:00 PM
Subject: Rotella & diesel oils?


> I know Shell Rotella diesel oil is favored here by several people for our 
> Mopars. Any reason why not to use another brand of diesel oil? For 
> example, Auto Zone has Castrol Tection Extra 15x40 Diesel oil on sale for 
> $10 a gallon right now.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
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