Oil selection (10/2009)

[zrayr]

Originally Posted by kitcarbp

"................... The 15W-50 mobil 1 ref, is a synthetic and is claimed to have ZDDP in the 1300/1400 ppm range and would also work. Synthetic is really not necessary unless you race and your oil temps sit north of 240F. ......................"

Mobil 1 15w-50 ............................. 1200 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 0w-40 ..............................1000 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 5w-50 .............................. 1000 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 10w-30 High Mileage .......... 1000 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 10w-40 High Mileage .......... 1000 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 20w-50 V- Twin ................ 1600 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 0w-20 Racing ................... 1750 ppm zddp

Mobil 1 0w-30 Racing ................... 1750 ppm zddp


main benefit, as I see it, to the synthetic oils, is reduced wear. A good thing regardless of your oil temperature, etc.


Z. Ray