Synthetic Oil VS low zinc
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Synthetic Oil VS low zinc
With all the talk of poor oil quality recently as mandated by the smog police does synthetic oil become a better option than mineral oil?
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Re: Synthetic Oil VS low zinc
Huh?
No, synthetic has even less zinc.
The only reason you need zinc in your oil at all is for flat tappet cams. Get a zinc additive and use it with whatever oil you choose.
No, synthetic has even less zinc.
The only reason you need zinc in your oil at all is for flat tappet cams. Get a zinc additive and use it with whatever oil you choose.
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Re: Synthetic Oil VS low zinc
If you're worried about zinc content, use Rotella. It has a very high zinc content since it is targeted at diesel engines.
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Re: Synthetic Oil VS low zinc
I had been wondering if a synthetic oil had any properties that would allow it to perform better than low zinc mineral oil for a flat tappet engine.
BTW Thanks bjankuski and MN246 for the Rotella recommendation.
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