[TR] Engine oil

[Don Hiscock]

Well, it has been a year or so since we've gone over the subject, so we're
probably due.

I run Valvoline VR-1 Racing Motor Oil in SAE 30 in my TR3B.  (Page 2 in
this attachment)
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/vr1_racing.pdf


On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Jim Henningsen <trguy75 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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