[TR] Engine oil

[TERRY SMITH]

Ahah!  I just went through this too!


Valvoline 20-50 Racing oil. Dinosaur. 

> 
>     On June 23, 2017 at 2:38 PM Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>     I know this topic has probably been beaten to death. I just read an article that the new SM grade oils have even less ZDDP. I have been using regular oil with a zddp additive but his article said the extra detergents in the newest oils (last four years) wash that away internally so it is not as effective.
> 
>     What's the list wisdom on the best motor oil for our classic flat tappet engines?
> 
>     Thanks,
>     Jim Henningsen
>     61 TR3A TS65657L
>     62 TR4 CT5212LO
>     64 Ford Galaxie 4 speed Tripower.
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