Engine oil?

[__Larsson____]

So what brand of oil do you use in you engines? I use the Joe Gibbs DRIVEN HR-2 High Zinc 10W-30 and it seems to be good. What do y'all think? Just some pics of my love to enjoy while we discuss this =P

 

[Jeff Peterson]

Your going to get many opinions, but your choice is excellent

 

[toolmanmike]

So what brand of oil do you use in you engines? I use the Joe Gibbs DRIVEN HR-2 High Zinc 10W-30 and it seems to be good. What do y'all think? Just some pics of my love to enjoy while we discuss this =P

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Run it.

 

[__Larsson____]

Your going to get many opinions, but your choice is excellent

Hehehe yeah i know, always fun to start these discussions. Good to know i'm using a good oil.

 

[Michael_]

I'm using 10W30 from Rektol Classic which probably isn't available in the united states.
But it is conventional (non synthetic) 10W30 with high ZDDP/Zinc.

 

[T2R9]

10W-30 VR1 is what I use, no problems at all.

 

[gtx6970]

Just changed mine this week

7 qts of Delo brand straight 40wt. with a bottle of ZDDP additive

I was using Rotella straight 30wt but they didnt have any in stock

 

[WileERobby]

 

[496 polara]

Lucas hot rod oil in 10w30. I also have Valvoline VR1 in 10w30.

 

[R413]

Great choice.

Using the oil made for the job is the way to go.

Using just "oil" then adding ZDDP isn't all it's cracked up to be. The detergent fights your additive. How do you know they are working together or against each other?

 

[WileERobby]

How do you know they are working together or against each other?

Last time I talked to them, they were getting along very well.

 

[Don Frelier]

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That stuff is like 18 bucks a quart.
And it doesn't have zinc either.

 

[WileERobby]

That stuff is like 18 bucks a quart.
And it doesn't have zinc either.

But, it has an Easy-Use Spout.

 

[Don Frelier]

But, it has an Easy-Use Spout.

If you've got about 3 hours to dribble it in there

 

[WileERobby]

If you've got about 3 hours to dribble it in there

I've dribbled much longer than that.

 

[Don Frelier]

I've dribbled much longer than that.

Sounds like a personal problem.

 

[WileERobby]

Sounds like a personal problem.

It's not a problem. It's fun, especially when it's a group dribble.

 

[davek]

Rotella T4 15w-40 in the Bee.

 

[WileERobby]

for those who prefer a bigger spout

 

[1STMP]

Great choice.

Using the oil made for the job is the way to go.

Using just "oil" then adding ZDDP isn't all it's cracked up to be. The detergent fights your additive. How do you know they are working together or against each other?

I've wondered about running
additional ZDDP as well.
I've got an AMC 360 with a
mild cam and hydraulic
lifters that has had zero
cam/lifter issues. The
engine is out of a '71
Matador. It's seen regular
2500 mile oil changes using
Castrol 20w-50.