[Mgs] ZDDP

[Eugene Balinski]

IMHO  Valvoline VR-1 is suitable for the street IF you
purchase the street version.  It has all of the additivives
for the various SAE ratings.  Per the web site,

"Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil is a family of race-proven
lubricants formulated to provide high load carrying
characteristics, minimum foaming and maximum resistance to
thermal degradation. Exclusive chemistry reduces internal
friction and enhances power output under extreme service
conditions. Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil is recommended
for engines burning gasoline and full or partial alcohol
fuels in track and street service. Valvoline VR-1 Racing
Motor Oil is for use in any car, light truck, van, or SUV
where API SN is recommended(see proper viscosity grade
below)."


API SN/SM/SL-               20W-50
API SH *             10W-30 20W-50
API CD/CF            10W-30 20W-50

http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf


Please point out if I am missing something...

Gene 
80 B



On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:01:21 -0800
 Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> If you ignore the stipulation that racing oil is not
> suitable for street
> use...
> 
> The Mobil1 15w-50 is a street oil. This weight would be
> more suitable for
> winter use, too.
> 
> 
> --
> 
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Menlo Park, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
> 
> 
> on 1/11/13 6:22 AM, Councill, David at
> dcouncill at msubillings.edu wrote:
> 
> > The ZDDP conversations on this list have probably
> exceeded other illustrious
> > topics such as towing with driveline attached or not or
> even pros/cons on
> > weber carbs. The primary solution is the one Jack
> mentions - using Valvoline
> > VR1 racing oil. The problem, at least for me, is that
> 20W50 is not practical
> > for this time of year as I switch to 10W40 in the
> winter due to cold weather.
> > And it looks like it is only available as 20W50.
> Currently it is 10 F outside.
> > Yes, I drive my "fair weather" daily driver 64B when it
> is this cold out if it
> > is dry weather. Single digit or below zero temps or
> snow will keep the B
> > parked while I use my Land Rover - like today as we
> have about 3" of fresh
> > snow in an ongoing storm with 6-10" predicted by
> tomorrow.
> > 
> > David Councill
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf
> > Of Jack Feldman
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 6:40 AM
> > To: mgs at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Mgs] ZDDP
> > 
> > I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Valvolene
> racing oil contains
> > ZDDP.  It comes in 20W50, just right for our cars.
> > 
> > They used to advertise it in large letters on the front
> label, but it now it
> > is a fine print notice on the back. You either have to
> have a sharp
> > salesperson, or spend time reading the fine print.
> > 
> > Jack, who won't leave home without it.
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