Oil and Zinc article

[Plymouthy Adams]

trivial

[Don Coatney]

Tim;

Thought you were a V-8 guy?? You have several V-8 converted cars that dont run and one flathead six car that does run so I guess you are allowed to be classified as an inlinner and view the innliner forum postings

Don Coatney

[Richie Hodge]

Tim, great article, I went out and bought some Rotella-T today. I'm due for a change soon. I guess I missed the threads about that. Thanks, Richie.

[martybose]

I read the Inliner's thread, and while I understand the issue as it relates to Dino oil, I can't help wondering if a good full synthetic oil, where the base material has greater lubricating qualities than most Dino oils, would also provide the necessary properties? Something like Mobil 1, or even better Royal Purple?

Marty

[Normspeed]

Marty, my top two choices were Mobil 1 and Rotella T. I like the reports of valve additives in the Rotella but over time I think I would have less sludge buildup under the valve covers with Mobil 1. I flipped a coin and went with Rotella 15W 40. I figure either item won't likely be a problem for a long time. And the way a lot of us pamper our motors with frequent oil changes, flahead sixes never had it so good!