<VV> Oil... Put the ZDDP Back In

[John Beck]

Mike,  Have you looked into Mobil 1 motorcycle formulations?  They claim
to have a higher zinc and phosphorus content that the automotive oils. 
--J.B.

Mikeamauro at aol.com wrote:
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> I do know exactly what ZDDP levels I'm going after (.15% ... traditional
> levels for flat tappet applications), and I prefer it in the Mobil-1 product
> (not in a product primarily developed for use in a diesel power plant,  and which
> has, as an engine starts to loose prime oil control, been  arguably shown to
> put down elevated amounts of combustion  chamber deposits); with an .032
> quench dimension in all my normally aspirated  Vairs, CC deposits are to be avoided
> at all costs...  anyway, Bob, the discussions I've found concerning the  most
> recent Rotella product indicate the ZDDP levels may not be as  high as in
> previous formulations.
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