02-23-2006, 01:14 PM
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Canadian Gashole
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Quebec, Canada,
QC
Cobra Make, Engine: Johnex 427 S/C, 351W, 472 HP, 444 lbs. torque
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According to the links above, GTX has .12% of zinc. Just about right!
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Actually you have identified the exact problem. If you look at that site, it states something like "based on current SH specs". Since then the spec has been changed to SJ, then SL and now to SM. It is the SM spec oil that has the reduced amount of ZDDP in it. Look at the label on the back side of an oil container and if it meets the API SM spec, you will also see a "sunburst" icon which I believe indicates that it is environmentally friendly, or whatever.
It is this SM spec oil that we have to worry about.   
Wayne
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