[6pack] Fw: Re:Site feedback from Valvoline.com (VR1 ZDDP query)

[Greg Perry]

Jim,

This confirms what I researched on my own that the 20W-50 wt oil does not neccesarly have lower amounts of ZDDP.  If one thinks about it the vehicle manufacturers do not recommend 20w-50 wt oil for their current or recent models.

Glenn,

Thanks for letting the list know about Valvoline's response.

Regards,
Greg Perry 

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Jones <jimjcmo at yahoo.com>
>That OUGHT to settle the issue, though there may be those who see conspiracies everywhere.
>  Jim
>----- Original Message ----- 
>Yes, the Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil is SM rated, and still carries a 1300ppm 
>amount of Zinc and 1200ppm amount of Phosphorus. The API SM has nothing to 
>do with the ZDDP additives in oil, this proves that. The API SM just means 
>that the oil is rated for gasoline engines.