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03-14-2016 02:44 PM
Thread: Shell Rotella Oil Zink content
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Shine, I totally missed the 750ppm/850ppm line....
Shine, I totally missed the 750ppm/850ppm line. Not sure how, must be old age or something. Back before '80 all of the major oils had 1200ppm (or more) of combinations of phosphorus & zinc.
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03-14-2016 01:55 PM
Thread: Shell Rotella Oil Zink content
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If your Havoline carries an API Rating of SJ, SL,...
If your Havoline carries an API Rating of SJ, SL, SM or SN (API Link - API Engine Oil Classification ) then it doesn't have 1200PPM of ZDDP and you're not doing anyone any favors by telling them that...
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03-14-2016 01:28 PM
Thread: Shell Rotella Oil Zink content
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Denny, the question is, "Has not changed since...
Denny, the question is, "Has not changed since when?" The reformulation of oils was mandated back in the early 80's, and other than oils labeled for specialty use, like Rotella being spec'd for...
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02-23-2016 04:33 PM
Thread: Shell Rotella Oil Zink content
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Unaltered from what base? Ask them what the PPM...
Unaltered from what base? Ask them what the PPM of ZDDP is in their Rotella oils today, compared to five years ago.
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02-18-2016 06:02 PM
Thread: Shell Rotella Oil Zink content
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It's not a matter that the Zinc was removed, but...
It's not a matter that the Zinc was removed, but that the amount of Zinc has been reduced. The question is the PPM of Zinc/Phosphorus that's currently remaining after their reformulation.
well I decided to do another mod to gain max travel of bars past the intended travel points just for that peace of mind. 1/8 inch is to close so now I'll have 1/2" or better. I cut a 3/16" wall...
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