| To: | "Max Heim" <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>, "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net> |
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| Subject: | Re: [Mgs] OIL |
| From: | "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> |
| Date: | Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:15:53 +0100 |
Both API and ACEA specifications include limits for levels of zinc and phosphorus: http://www.acea.be/images/uploads/pub/070308_ACEA_sequences_2007_LD_and_HD.pdf http://www.api.org/certifications/engineoil/pubs/upload/150916thAdd10308forprint-2.pdf I've seen (but can't now find) a statement that from some official body that modern formulations don't cause accelerated wear in older engines - not that I believed it given the amount of empirical evidence to the contrary. PaulH. ----- Original Message ----- > No, these are performance specs, not ingredient specs. And flat tappet > engine wear is no longer part of the performance spec, apparently. _______________________________________________ Mgs@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums |
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