[Spridgets] [Fwd: RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data]

[David Woerpel]

Hi All,
More fuel for the fire...ok that was "crude" humor (hehe).
Below is a response I received from Castrol in response to my inquiry 
regarding ZDDP levels.
Regards,
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data
Date: 	Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:20 -0400
From: 	Castrol <Castrol at idea-factor.com>
To: 	



 

*Thank you for contacting Castrol,*

* *

The latest API SM/ILSAC GF-4 category calls for reduced Zinc and 
Phosphorus levels to allow extended catalyst life in current model 
vehicles. There appear to be field issues associated with the SM/GF-4 
oil's level of antiwear in the classic car engines known as flat tappet 
cam engines.  The current late model passenger car engines are not flat 
tappet cam engines and have no reported field issues related to the 
level of antiwear chemistry in the SM/GF-4 oils.

 

 

**_Product Recommendations for Flat Tappet (Solid Lifter) Cam Engines:_**

Castrol Syntec 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)(full synthetic)

Castrol Syntec 20W-50 (Recent reformulation identified by "Recommended 
for Classic Cars" text on back label) (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm)(full 
synthetic) PREFERRED

Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W-60 (BMW dealerships) (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 
ppm)(full synthetic)

BMW Long Life 5W-30 (BMW dealerships)(min Zn = 0.095 = 950 ppm)(full 
synthetic)

 

**_New Motorcycle Products, Expected to be Available Q2 2008:_**

Castrol 4T 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)

Castrol Actevo X-Tra 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 = 
1000 ppm)

Castrol Actevo X-Tra Offroad 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)

Castrol Power RS GPS 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 
ppm) PREFERED

Castrol Power RS R4 10W-50 and 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm) PREFERED

Castrol Power RS V-Twin 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm) 
PREFERED

 

**_Existing Motorcycle Products, Will Be Transitioning Out:_**

Castrol Grand Prix 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil 10W-40, 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 
wt % = 1000 ppm)

Castrol GO! 10W-40, 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)

 

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