<VV> New Flat-tappet Oil from Amsoil (advertisement)

[Mark Durham]

Royal Purple is in the local FLAPS and Wally's world for about the
same price and is a straight SL oil and would also do for the corvair
engine. Mark Durham

On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 8:07 PM, Dale Dewald <dkdewald at pasty.net> wrote:
> Hello VV Members,
>
> It is my pleasure to announce that Amsoil has released a new line of motor
> oils specifically aimed at the classic/antique/street rod market.  It is
> labeled "Z-Rod" (TM) and is available in 10W-30, product type ZRT (perfect
> for the Corvair) and 20W-50, product type ZRF.  You may view the product
> sheet from Amsoil's web site at:
>
> http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/zrt.aspx
>
> I have not yet been able to get information from Amsoil about the ZDDP
> level of this oil but according to their announcement it has been
> deliberately formulated with extra anti-wear additives for engines with
> flat tappet cams. This oil carries an API rating of SL.  Apparently it is
> also formulated with extra corrosion inhibitors to facilitate long term or
> seasonal storage.
>
> The MSRP for this oil is $9.40/qt.  I will forward information regarding
> additive levels once these become available.
>
> One may also consider Amsoil type ACD 10W-30/SAE30 HD Diesel Oil which
> contains 1267ppm Zn, 1350ppm P and is API rated SL/CI-4+/CH-4/CF.  This oil
> has a MSRP of $8.67/qt but is only available in 1 gal or larger containers.
>
> Also popular is type AMO 10W-40 Motor Oil which contains 1267ppm Zn,
> 1350ppm P and is API rated SL/SJ/CI-4/CH-4. This oil has a MSRP of $9.70/qt.
>
> As an Amsoil dealer I can offer discounted pricing to CORSA
> members.  Please contact me off list.
>
> Dale Dewald
> Hancock, MI
>
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