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The Debate Over Reduced ZDDP and ZROD Line

June 4, 2020 Tech Articles

The Debate Over Reduced ZDDP and Wear Protection   Do modern motor oils formulated with reduced zinc and phosphorus anti-wear additives provide adequate engine protection? It’s a question some industry insiders, auto enthusiasts and motorists have been asking for years. And as engine builders and classic-car owners continue to experience engine failures they attribute to […]

Why You Should Be Wary About Using Break In Oil in Powersports Equipment

October 21, 2019 Knowledge Base

Why You Should Be Wary About Using Break In Oil in Powersports Equipment John Baker|Sep 25, 2017 1:32 PM Marco Navarro asks on our Facebook page about break in oil, with attention paid to powersports engines. Thanks for the question, Marco. Let’s get to it. Maintaining an engine is a constant fight against wear. Over time, wear not […]

Valvoline VR1 RACING vs. AMSOIL VROD, AMO 10W-40, Racing, ETC.

October 21, 2019 Classic cars

Considering Valvoline’s VR1 Racing for your Favorite Classic Driver? In various forums and Facebook I see this one come up as the best choice for reliable ZDDP amounts. But it’s not just the wrong product, it doesn’t offer eye-opening overall performance. After all, isn’t that why you love to drive your car? On the Surface […]

Do Older Vehicles Need High Zinc Motor Oil?

June 12, 2018 Maintenance

Do Older Vehicles Need High Zinc Motor Oil? John Baker|Aug 25, 2017 8:37 AM Thanks to Hugh Ashburn for asking this question on our Facebook page.  In case you can’t click on the facebook link here is the entire question: We are Amsoil Dealers in Lewisville TX. My interest is in Older engines, and rebuilt older […]

Flat-Tappet and Camshaft Lobe Lubrication

October 19, 2017 Tech Articles

Flat-Tappet and Camshaft Lobe Lubrication This is the Technical Service Bulletin relating to AMSOIL’s main high zinc and ZDDP oils as discussed on a recent video posted on YouTube. OBJECTIVE: Provide facts outlining the lubrication requirements of flat tappet camshaft engines and the importance of higher levels of zinc and phosphorus. ISSUES: Flat-tappet camshafts undergo […]

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