[TR] Engine oil

[Wbeech@flash.net]

I have always run VR-1 20-50 in my TR3s.  But, Brit car mechanic I know has always used Rotella 10-40 and swears by it.  Anyone else use this?

I bought a couple gallons of his recommended Rotella while I was having the water problems with this aluminum head and have gone through multiple changes.  Almost at the 200 mile mark where I will make the final change and go back to VR-1.  

Bill B
TS30800L

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On Jun 23, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com> wrote:

Brad Penn
Redline
Valvoline VR-1

- Tony

At 01:38 PM 6/23/2017, Jim Henningsen 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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