[Chevelle-list] oil concern

Rick Schaefer rickas at gmail.com
Tue Jun 26 07:48:40 MDT 2007


  I've heard basically the same thing.   Also heard different solutions.  1-
Add the GM new engine oil additive at each oil change.  2 - Rotella (sp?) is
a Shell diesel motor oil that works.  If you check the engine forum at
Chevelle Tech there is a whole lot of more complete info on the subject.

On 6/26/07, HarKemAsso at aol.com <HarKemAsso at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Hey
> wondering if anyone else has heard this, i am not sure if it is just B/S
> or if it is true. i have heard it now from 2-completely diffrent sources:
> NAPA and my engine builder.
> i was told they took out the Zinc (?) from motor oil so now vehicles with
> flat tappets (lifters) are eating the camshafts- i am not sure how long it
> takes to destroy the cam??
> but i think i heard a diesel oil still has this Zinc--
> also there is a Penzoil racing oil that still has it but is hard to find.
>
>
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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