[Healeys] Oil For Healey's

[rrengineer @dslextreme.com]

I don't know where you are located Steve, but VR-1 is on the shelves at the
local AutoZone here in SoCal.
Mike MacLean
56 Bn2
60 AN5

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:24 PM, Mirek Sharp <m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Steve,
>
> If you want to stick to a mineral oil with lots of ZZDP (according to the
> label and website - I can't detect the taste myself), I recommend Castrol
> VR-1.  This is labeled as a racing oil but if you read the bottle and the
> info on the Valvoline site, it clearly indicates that is it also formulated
> for street use and has added ZZDP for older designs of engine.  It can also
> be difficult to find - try the local yellow pages for a supplier of
> lubricants and oils - I buy mine from the company that distributes to retail
> outlets.  Probably any Valvoline supplier can order it for you.
>
> There was a long exchange on the List about oils sometime last year and
> everyone has their own favourite brand and opinion on the subject - in the
> end you will have to read the opinions and company web sites and decide
> yourself.  Also look at Brad Penn oils - I have never used them but they
> were a candidate that made my short list.
>
> cheers,
>
> Mirek
> 60 BT7
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve" <stevesylvia2 at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Oil For Healey's
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