Flat tappets ZDDP concerns
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| dcdoug |
06-15-2010 02:34 PM |
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| Excaliber |
06-15-2010 03:27 PM |
My engine doesn't like synthetic so that's out. Brad Penn is good stuff but not readily and easily available.
Solution for my flat tappet old school side oiler? Shell Rotella 15-40 and a can (or two because I use 12 quarts of oil per change) of STP. Rotella has the ZDDP as does STP, together it apparently is "enough". Coming up on 10,000 HARD miles with my flat tappet and looking good!
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| Robert McLinden |
06-15-2010 03:31 PM |
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| dcdoug |
06-15-2010 03:38 PM |
FYI - If you are an Amazon Prime member and get the free shipping, the price is the same on Amazon. And you get it the day after you order it.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert McLinden
(Post 1058529)
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the price of the oil isn't bad but 21.00 shipping hurts.
My company, Origin corporation, is in the process of a Brad Penn distributorship. Our location is in PA so the availability will be good. once things are sorted out i will make it known what pricing will be so others here at CC will be able to buy hassle free. we will be starting out with engine oils but would like to become a full line supplier eventually.
thanks, fred |
| Bob In Ct |
06-15-2010 04:02 PM |
For those of you wanting a 5w-30 or 10w-30 with higher ZDDP I would recommend Redline (1,200 PPM ZDDP).
Bob
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| 55312 |
06-15-2010 04:09 PM |
I've been running Brad Penn for 2 years. Good stuff. Got my local parts store to order it through their distributor. I buy it by the case so the price is fair for what it is.
Tim
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| dcdoug |
06-15-2010 04:14 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by FWB
(Post 1058533)
the price of the oil isn't bad but 21.00 shipping hurts.
My company, Origin corporation, is in the process of a Brad Penn distributorship. Our location is in PA so the availability will be good. once things are sorted out i will make it known what pricing will be so others here at CC will be able to buy hassle free. we will be starting out with engine oils but would like to become a full line supplier eventually.
thanks, fred
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Sign me up. Happy to buy from another CC member when you get up and running! |
| CobraEd |
06-15-2010 04:22 PM |
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i'll keep you up to date..
fred
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| Bernica |
06-15-2010 04:30 PM |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
(Post 1058519)
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Or use Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo at about $2 a quart and available everywhere. |
| decooney |
06-17-2010 09:01 AM |
I've been using Shell Rotella for the past three years on my solid lifter flat tappets ;)
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| 55312 |
06-17-2010 09:30 AM |
Shell cut back on the P and Zn in Rotella 2 years ago. That's when I switched to Brad Penn.
Tim
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| Excaliber |
06-17-2010 09:30 AM |
Thats when I started using a bottle of STP! :)
Still, I think the ZDDP content is high enough even in the new Rotella oil.
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