On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 15:19, Phillip Batson <pbatson68@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I know zinc helps get rid of my colds faster. Maybe it does the same for
> engines? ;)
Lots of OJ does it for me, but I'm not pouring a half-gallon of
Tropicana into my crankcase.
> ________________________________
> From: Gary Hedlin <superdak@gmail.com>
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 12:33:14 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: tap tap tap, this thing on?
>
>
> I've been using Mobil-1 5w30 in the 05 since I got it. Change it
> every 10,000 miles and so far haven't had any issues in 127,000 miles.
>
> But what I really want to know is this whole zinc thing for older
> engines. The 340 I'm going to install in the 98 has a flat tappet
> cam, and a number of people have told me I need an oil that has zinc
> in it. Mostly they recommend the Joe Gibbs Racing Oil. Not sure what
> zinc has to do with lubricating engines, but there's a lot I don't
> know.
>
> Anyone know how much of this is hype?
>
> Gary
>
> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 7:38 AM, Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> rll wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Barry Oliver<barrysuperhawk@comcast.net>
>>> Subject: DML: tap tap tap, this thing on?
>>>
>>> Wow, you would think all the questions have been asked and answered...
>>>
>>> How about an oil debate? My personal opinion is Mobil1 15w50 is the
>>> best oil on the planet, but I am rapidly becoming fond of Mobil1 5w40
>>> Turbo Diesel Truck formula. Depending on if I can pin down the
>>> differences between ESP 5w40 and the TDT 5w40, I might switch to it for
>>> everything...
>>>
>>> oil.....
>>>
>>> Mobile one should work fine for roller cam engines.
>>>
>>> Not enough anti-scuff for flat tappet old school engines.
>>>
>>> My new truck get royal purple
>>>
>>> as does my son's one ton ctd
>>>
>>> your results may vary
>>>
>>> rob/ferts/phx
>>> rob lipinski
>>
>> Aaahhh, that's more like it...So, what magical "anti-slip" stuff are you
>> referring to?
>>
>> Royal Purple? Didn't they get in trouble for false advertising and
>> misleading marketing claims? http://tinyurl.com/yhpqncg
>>
>> I mean, you don't actually believe the marketing, do you?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> j/k love ya rob...
>>
>>
>
>
>
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>
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