<VV> OIL

Mark Durham 62vair at gmail.com
Thu Jan 5 13:36:56 EST 2012


Cliff, it really comes down to different strokes for different folks. The
point being, our engines are pretty flexible on what oils you use, just
make sure you have the needed antiwear ZDDP in there for the cam/lifter
interface and you should have satisfactory service for years to come. Mark
Durham

On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 5:03 AM, Cliff Tibbitts <tibbitts at qx.net> wrote:

> I haven't read all the posts, but most of them.  After reading Smitty's
> post, particularly about the specific viscosities for various applications,
> I'm compelled to reiterate Clark Hartzel's suggestion.  Why not just go
> with
> an oil that meets the specific viscosity requirements for your engine and
> already has the coveted ZDDP in it?  Brad Penn meets both of those
> requirements.  It's not cheap like the stuff you can buy at Wally World,
> but
> it won't break the bank either.  I believe it was Jay that said he will be
> picking up a case at the CPW?  Well, so will I.  I do so every year.  No
> complaints.    Also available at distributors around the US of A and
> probably on FleaBay.
>
>
>
> Cliff Tibbitts
>
> Lexington, KY
>
> 66 Monza 140/4 speed
>
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