BMW is nutty about getting the proper ZDDP levels in their motorcycles;
such that they still specify SG grade oils (and nothing higher) since SG
grade still has an 'acceptable' level of Zinc. later grades than SG have
less ZDDP, as it contributed to pollution.
any good FLAPS should be able to order SG grade oil like Castrol if
that's what you're really after.
cheers!
e
LarryT wrote:
Hi Ed,
All I've read about getting correct ZDDP levels (which is quite a
bit) - indicate using a diesel rated oil is a good option. The other
is to use one of the many ZDDP Additives available.... I'm using
Cam-Tune but there are many others ...
good luck -
Larry T
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Hertzing" <phertz...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions
I've run the 15/40 in all my Volvo's and my gaser E320 Seems to get
the job
done. Never had a mechanical failure due to oil breakdown - ever.
On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 3:29 PM, E M <pokieba...@gmail.com> wrote:
I use the dino Rotella Diesel 15/40 in the old 300E gasser, and it
seems to
work well. I like it for the higher zink content. I'm not sure
what to
run
in my old 911 now that the zink levels have been reduced, but I'm
thinking
to maybe go with Rotella in that too. Any thoughts ?
Ed
300E
2009/6/4 R A Bennell <b...@mts.net>
>
>
>
> I don't see much choice in Mobil 1 here but when I go over the border
into
> the USA, I always look at WalMart to see
> what they have.
>
> Do I need to worry about the coding on the jugs or is any reasonably
heavy
> Mobil 1 going to be ok for my old 300D?
>
> So far, I have just stuck with the Shell Rotella oil.
>
> Randy
>
>
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