Synthetic Oil vs conventional oil?

Discussion in 'High Tech for Old Iron' started by SCOTTFISHER, Dec 5, 2008.

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  1. Electrajim

    Electrajim Just another Jim

    My first rebuild with the "Pop Mechanics cam" many years ago did the same thing.
    Steady Mobil 1 diet too.

    ElectraJim
     
    Electrajim, Dec 12, 2008
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  2. Gary Bohannon

    Gary Bohannon Well-Known Member

    Most off the shelf Mobil 1 has only 800 ppm zink.
    NASCAR engines have Mobil 1 0W-30 with 1750 ppm zink!!
    Mobil 1 15W-50 has 1200 ppm zink.

    I'm thinking of using the 15W-50 because it has barely enough zink (1200 to serve a mild perfprmance vintage street engine (450 HP).

    CAN 15W-50 BE TOO THICK FOR A 455 BUICK ????
     
    Gary Bohannon, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. SCOTTFISHER

    SCOTTFISHER Well-Known Member

    Well, They do sell Synthetic blends here.
    Why offer that?
     
    SCOTTFISHER, Dec 13, 2008
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