[TR] Regarding oil . . .

[Bob]

> On the subject of oil, does anyone know anything about the removal of zinc
> from modern motor oil?  It's being done to protect catalytic converters. 
> There's an additive product that is supposed to compensate for this. 
> Supposedly, the zinc in the oil protects flat tappets (as old British cars
> have).  Or you can use a premium diesel grade motor oil which still has the
> zinc in it.
>
> http://www.zddplus.com/
>
> Don Scott
> 1962 MGA
> 2001 Miata SE BRG
> 1962 TR4 (seeking)
Don,

Last year I started using Brad Penn 20w50 Racing oil. It is formulated for 
older flat tappet engines. Pricey but piece of mind.

Bob
1958 TR3A
1963 TR4
1972 TR6 (Project)