@HiTechOilCo NOT enough for older engines with solid lifters thus destroyed camshafts. ZDDP damages catalytic converters. EPA has required catalytic converters that last 150,000 miles by 2009. Carmakers worked with the oil industry to develop oils that have nothing that would damage the converter. ZDDP was reduced to 0.075% in the API SM grade oil in 2004.
@penstate79-The AMSOIL synthetic motor oils I listed below are for API SL applications, back when camshafts weren't failing from lack of the extreme pressure zinc additive. The lifters and cam lobes on flat-tappet camshafts common to classic and high performance vehicles slide rapidly against one another, producing high friction and heat. The friction between the two components can eventually wear down the cam and affect valve operation, ultimately resulting in lost engine power and reduced...
@penstate79...efficiency. In addition, these areas are splash-lubricated rather than pressure lubricated like other areas of the engine, which adds extra strain on anti-wear additives like the zinc and phosphorus in zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP).AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is formulated with high levels of ZDDP to protect flat-tappet cams, lifters, rockers and other areas susceptible to wear. Its high-zinc, high-phosphorus formulation provides the extra wear protection these...
@penstate79 ... critical splash-lubricated components require. Check my channel and website link for more information on these AMSOIL high zinc oils and they have amongst the highest levels of zinc of any oil on the market. I am offering a free wholesale prices account for everyone.
Redline averages 1200 ppm of the ZDDP, more than any other name brand oil, so was probably a bad choice for comparison in this video. All of the big name oils have about half that amount.
Valvoline VR1(street legal version) has about 1300 or 1400 ppm of ZDDP. I know I can get it at Autozone for just over $3.00 per quart. That's how much I paid for the five quarts I have for when I finish rebuilding the engine for my 1977 Datsun 280Z.
Correction, Valvoline VR1 has 2500 ppm(from what I read: 1300 ppm Zinc, 1200 ppm Phosphorus) and yes, you can get it at Autozone like I said in my previous comment.
@Benny902100 Where did you find that? I'm looking at their website and I'm not seeing anything about Valvoline at all, or any oil brand for that matter. Are you sure it was Valvoline VR1 specifically that was tested?
@tadaa11 - AMSOIL AMO 10W-40 has 1,378 PPM of Zinc/ZDDP. AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 has 1,379 PPM of Zinc. AMSOIL Dominator oils have 1,575 PPM of Zinc. All excellent oils providing outstanding engine protection. For more information check my channel. I am offering a free wholesale prices, Preferred Customer membership for anyone that would like one.
I've never had a cam wear problem rebuilding an engine, I have seen some people use high perf valve springs on a rather mild cam. And it would either wear the cam lobes off, And i have seen them actually knock the lobes off. But with the right matching parts i have never had this problem. I break all my engines in on Mobil Delvac 15W40, and continue to use it there after. No problems........
Did you even watch the video dude? The video is about a ZDDP additive which can be added to any motor oil and is availible through moss motors. I don't trust anything other than zinc/phosphorous. Its not that hard to come by and it works.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT information for those with older / classic vehicles who may not be aware that newer oil formulations are putting their engines (especially camshafts) at risk for premature wear, and the need to add ZDPP (a zinc compound) to replace what was eliminated to accommodate cars with catalytic converters.
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I'm lucky that i'm using STP oil treatment every oil changed!
playstation2bigs 1 month ago
ZDDP is very aggressive and corrosive for the typical engine. Don't use this.
penetrus 9 months ago
@penetrus no it isnt, it has been used since the 1930s.
penstate79 5 months ago
@penetrus Not!!!!!!!!!!!!
checkmate440 2 weeks ago
the oil with the most ZDDP in for over the counter use [uk ] is Commas Sonic
its 20 PPM way above valvoline or any thing else,
look for comma sonic, its one of the few L /M rated oils with this much ZDDP init.
marcusbewley1 11 months ago
I currently run Valvoline VR1 in my Porsche 944 with no problems :)
Travizzle21 11 months ago
Valvoline Racing Oil I am pretty sure has ZDDP in it, and I have written them to verify.
penstate79 1 year ago
@penstate79 - *All* motor oils have zinc/ZDDP in them.
HiTechOilCo 5 months ago
@HiTechOilCo NOT enough for older engines with solid lifters thus destroyed camshafts. ZDDP damages catalytic converters. EPA has required catalytic converters that last 150,000 miles by 2009. Carmakers worked with the oil industry to develop oils that have nothing that would damage the converter. ZDDP was reduced to 0.075% in the API SM grade oil in 2004.
penstate79 5 months ago
@penstate79-The AMSOIL synthetic motor oils I listed below are for API SL applications, back when camshafts weren't failing from lack of the extreme pressure zinc additive. The lifters and cam lobes on flat-tappet camshafts common to classic and high performance vehicles slide rapidly against one another, producing high friction and heat. The friction between the two components can eventually wear down the cam and affect valve operation, ultimately resulting in lost engine power and reduced...
HiTechOilCo 5 months ago
@penstate79...efficiency. In addition, these areas are splash-lubricated rather than pressure lubricated like other areas of the engine, which adds extra strain on anti-wear additives like the zinc and phosphorus in zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP).AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is formulated with high levels of ZDDP to protect flat-tappet cams, lifters, rockers and other areas susceptible to wear. Its high-zinc, high-phosphorus formulation provides the extra wear protection these...
HiTechOilCo 5 months ago
@penstate79 ... critical splash-lubricated components require. Check my channel and website link for more information on these AMSOIL high zinc oils and they have amongst the highest levels of zinc of any oil on the market. I am offering a free wholesale prices account for everyone.
HiTechOilCo 5 months ago
@HiTechOilCo See Moss Motors and search for ZDDP, you will find an explanation in a PDF file.
penstate79 5 months ago
that ZDDPlus is great stuff.. I get mine from zddppluscentral
They're really great guys.
wyosyclone 1 year ago
So does valvoline racing have enough zddp;?
ad1997 1 year ago
It wont let me post the link but it is on the pelican parts forums. Do a search for "Valvoline VR1 Virgin Oil Analysis..."
Benny902100 1 year ago
Redline averages 1200 ppm of the ZDDP, more than any other name brand oil, so was probably a bad choice for comparison in this video. All of the big name oils have about half that amount.
tadaa11 2 years ago
Actaully Castrol syntec 20W50 is formulated with a Min. of 1200 ppm
87ferngully 2 years ago
Valvoline VR1(street legal version) has about 1300 or 1400 ppm of ZDDP. I know I can get it at Autozone for just over $3.00 per quart. That's how much I paid for the five quarts I have for when I finish rebuilding the engine for my 1977 Datsun 280Z.
Orangys280Z 2 years ago
Correction, Valvoline VR1 has 2500 ppm(from what I read: 1300 ppm Zinc, 1200 ppm Phosphorus) and yes, you can get it at Autozone like I said in my previous comment.
Orangys280Z 2 years ago
@Orangys280Z Sure, that is what "they" state, truth is. Independent analysis.
1172 Zinc, 854 Phosphorus. Done by Blackstone Labs.
Benny902100 1 year ago
@Benny902100 Where did you find that? I'm looking at their website and I'm not seeing anything about Valvoline at all, or any oil brand for that matter. Are you sure it was Valvoline VR1 specifically that was tested?
Orangys280Z 1 year ago
@tadaa11 - AMSOIL AMO 10W-40 has 1,378 PPM of Zinc/ZDDP. AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 has 1,379 PPM of Zinc. AMSOIL Dominator oils have 1,575 PPM of Zinc. All excellent oils providing outstanding engine protection. For more information check my channel. I am offering a free wholesale prices, Preferred Customer membership for anyone that would like one.
HiTechOilCo 5 months ago
I've never had a cam wear problem rebuilding an engine, I have seen some people use high perf valve springs on a rather mild cam. And it would either wear the cam lobes off, And i have seen them actually knock the lobes off. But with the right matching parts i have never had this problem. I break all my engines in on Mobil Delvac 15W40, and continue to use it there after. No problems........
teto1957 2 years ago
This also applies to rotary owners as well.
aekagsr 2 years ago
Any opinion on stp oil stabilizer? Says it has zddp
ugslamma 2 years ago
redline good zddp bad dont recommend it as a experinced mechanic
jayguy173 2 years ago
So basically, if you have an MGB with a cateletic converter and you live in california, you're screwed.
joness105639 2 years ago
ZDDP is old technology.
Use something like LIQU-MOLY Ceramatec (Ceramic anti-wear additive)
Or, Molybdenum-DiSulphide oil additive.
marek0086 2 years ago
NO! An old car needs old tech.
joness105639 2 years ago
ye have fun trying to find an oil with a high Zinc/Phosphourus content!
Like i said.... you just use one of these oil additives that i mentioned.
marek0086 2 years ago
Did you even watch the video dude? The video is about a ZDDP additive which can be added to any motor oil and is availible through moss motors. I don't trust anything other than zinc/phosphorous. Its not that hard to come by and it works.
joness105639 2 years ago
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT information for those with older / classic vehicles who may not be aware that newer oil formulations are putting their engines (especially camshafts) at risk for premature wear, and the need to add ZDPP (a zinc compound) to replace what was eliminated to accommodate cars with catalytic converters.
icuryycc 2 years ago