Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
After cutting one apart and seeing the element inside.nope. It's one step above a POS Fram filter. Wix or NAPA Gold only for me. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of harkema...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:28 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil In a message dated 3/13/2010 10:17:13 AM Central Standard Time, johnlonad...@cmaaccess.com writes: As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go. How about A/C ? Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
In a message dated 3/13/2010 6:59:10 AM Central Standard Time, rodi...@gmail.com writes: > I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and > need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. > What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand? > Dan > I just use the additive with my oil -- ZDD plus, my engine builder did not recommend using the synthethics Harlan http://www.hkaa.webs.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
In a message dated 3/13/2010 10:17:13 AM Central Standard Time, johnlonad...@cmaaccess.com writes: > As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go. How about A/C ? Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
Sorry, that should have MOLYBDENUM. I am just an operator not a chemist. J From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:53 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the Brad Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line. You can still run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive with it such as Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of ZDDP Plus. I've been running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from what I have been reading, the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well. I'm going to be switching to the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil changes this spring. As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go. The Wix part number for V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the NAPA Gold number is 1069. They are the same filter, just relabeled for NAPA distribution. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand? Dan On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM, wrote: Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt. I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
Tom & Dan, I am also running the Chevron DELO 400 15W-40 in my '70. You are correct about the amount of ZDDP levels dropping in it. I have been working for Chevron Oronite Company, we manufacture the additives that go into engine oils, for 33 years and have been seeing the amount of ZDDP in the packages of additives that we have been shipping to our customers drop over the last couple of years. I will be staying with the DELO 400 for the reason that not only does it contain ZDDP but it also contains MOLYBDEMUN. Combined with the ZDDP that remains in it this works very well. I am not a chemist just an operator that makes the additives and sees the combinations of products that are blended together that our customers are asking for. Hope this helps. John L From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:53 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the Brad Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line. You can still run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive with it such as Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of ZDDP Plus. I've been running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from what I have been reading, the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well. I'm going to be switching to the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil changes this spring. As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go. The Wix part number for V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the NAPA Gold number is 1069. They are the same filter, just relabeled for NAPA distribution. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand? Dan On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM, wrote: Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt. I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the Brad Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line. You can still run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive with it such as Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of ZDDP Plus. I've been running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from what I have been reading, the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well. I'm going to be switching to the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil changes this spring. As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go. The Wix part number for V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the NAPA Gold number is 1069. They are the same filter, just relabeled for NAPA distribution. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor http://www.mdchevelleclub.com -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand? Dan On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM, wrote: Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt. I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand? Dan On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM, wrote: > Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure > whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt. > I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the > engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil > and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the > best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the > weather is nice. Thank you. Bob > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil
Hi! Which one of the Rotella oils are you using? I Only use my car during the summer here in Sweden with temperatures between 60-86F (15-30C). B.R. Pelle -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För Mike Holleman Skickat: den 19 juni 2006 00:35 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil Larry, If you are running a flat tappet cam your friend is dead on. It's a lack of zinc among other things. Frankly I have gone to Rotella at the advice of a chemist and ex drag racer. I don't know what to believe about oil anymore. Mike - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil >A friend of mine who is a fleet services mgr for the City of Mt View Ca., >and a avid drag racing fan, AND who drives his BB 67 Camaro to work >everyday mentioned that due to pollution control laws oil makers have >removed crucial additives that prevent wear from oil used by gas engines. >He recommends that I consider diesel engine oil as it still has the >additives that can help prevent abnormal wear. Any comments? > > Larry Williams > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil
-- Original message -- From: Larry Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > A friend of mine who is a fleet services mgr for the City of Mt View > Ca., and a avid drag racing fan, AND who drives his BB 67 Camaro to work > everyday mentioned that due to pollution control laws oil makers have > removed crucial additives that prevent wear from oil used by gas > engines. He recommends that I consider diesel engine oil as it still > has the additives that can help prevent abnormal wear. Any comments? http://highperformancepontiac.com/tech/hppp_0606_understanding_motor_oil/index.html Brad O.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil
Rotella is a great pick for an engine. As an old Shell dealer I have used it for years without a complaint. Use it exclusively in my BB's. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Larry Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:40:52 -0700 A friend of mine who is a fleet services mgr for the City of Mt View Ca., and a avid drag racing fan, AND who drives his BB 67 Camaro to work everyday mentioned that due to pollution control laws oil makers have removed crucial additives that prevent wear from oil used by gas engines. He recommends that I consider diesel engine oil as it still has the additives that can help prevent abnormal wear. Any comments? Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil
Larry, If you are running a flat tappet cam your friend is dead on. It's a lack of zinc among other things. Frankly I have gone to Rotella at the advice of a chemist and ex drag racer. I don't know what to believe about oil anymore. Mike - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Engine Oil A friend of mine who is a fleet services mgr for the City of Mt View Ca., and a avid drag racing fan, AND who drives his BB 67 Camaro to work everyday mentioned that due to pollution control laws oil makers have removed crucial additives that prevent wear from oil used by gas engines. He recommends that I consider diesel engine oil as it still has the additives that can help prevent abnormal wear. Any comments? Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006
