[Mgs] Oil Additive

[Andrew Lundgren]

I use that as well.

Napa and some AutoZone locations here stock it here.




On Sun, Jul 7, 2019, 3:29 PM dave via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Valvoline VR-1 full synthetic is available from
> https://stores.advanceautoparts.com/
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> Free shipping after $25, which is 3 quarts and arrives in about 3 days.
> Has lots of zddp.  Been using it for years.  And we autocross the car.
> Highly recommended along with WIX filters.
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> *From:* Mgs <mgs-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Chris Attias via
> Mgs
> *Sent:* Saturday, July 6, 2019 10:01 PM
> *To:* Charley38 at twc.com
> *Cc:* Mga List <Mgs at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Mgs] Oil Additive
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> I don't claim exhaustive knowledge about all racing oils. Valvoline VR1 is
> primarily made for racing, and I'd call it a specialty oil. Not something
> I've seen on the shelves at local auto parts stores. The most non-specialty
> oil I've seen is Mobil 1 15W-50, with an API classification SN, that has
> 1200 ppm zinc, and isn't recommended for extended use in cars with
> catalytic convertors.
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> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 6:40 PM Charley Robinson <Charley38 at twc.com> wrote:
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> Sorry, I don't agree unless you see Valvoline as a specialty motor oil
> supplier.
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> CR
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> On 7/6/2019 10:28 AM, Chris Attias wrote:
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> As classifications change, old oil formulations become obsolete, the
> appropriate oil for flat tappet engines has become pretty much the product
> of specialty oil companies like Royal Purple, Driven/Joe Gibbs, Red Line,
> Lucas, and Collectors Choice (Moss).
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> Chris
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> On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 10:32 PM Charley Robinson via Mgs <
> mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I've been reading up on it to refresh my memory.  A lot of folks just take
> other peoples' word for it.
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> CR
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> On 7/5/2019 9:02 PM, Max Heim via Mgs wrote:
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> Only certain weights. You have to read the labels, or usually the spec
> sheets.
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> Max Heim
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> On Jul 5, 2019, at 6:15 PM, FrankK <frankk12 at verizon.net> wrote:
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> I assume all those brands include the correct ZDDP proportions./
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> *From:* Max Heim
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> *Sent:* Friday, July 5, 2019 9:02 PM
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> *To:* FrankK ; MG List
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> *Subject:* Re: [Mgs] Oil Additive
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> Right, but there are other brands. I use Mobil1 15W50. Others use Royal
> Purple, Joe Gibbs, Kendall or AMSoil brands.
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