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  1. 04-26-2016, 04:38 AM #1
    Irish911
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    AMSOIL for Classic Cars

    I know oil has been discussed to death, almost, but I was wondering if anyone has used this Amsoil oil specially formulated for classic cars.

    http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=ZRFQT-EA

    I did a search and the last time Amsoil was discussed was 3 years ago but I found nothing on this product.

    BTW, looking forward to the continuation of oil being discussed in the ESSES.
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  2. 04-27-2016, 01:59 AM #2
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    I 've been using Amsoil 20w-50 Z-Rod for a few years now. Great flow at start up and great on hot days as it holds up well when hot. The only downside is getting it as you feel like your involved in a pyramid scam. Much cheaper and less hassle is to go to local auto parts store and buy Mobil-I V-Twin which is also just as good as it made for air cooled engines.
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    The article in the latest ESSES is what got me thinking about oil again and then someone mentioned using this Amsoil last weekend. I had not heard of it previously.

    I called Amsoil and it has 1400ppm ZDDP. Shell's Rotella T Triple Protection 15W40, which is their oil for older cars according to the person I spoke to on the phone, has 1200ppm ZDDP. Castrol also has a classic car oil, which is their Castrol Edge 5W50, and it has 1250ppm ZDDP. Of course the Amsoil is synthetic while the other two are not. I don't know how much zinc was in the oil prior to catalytic converters coming on the scene, but maybe we'll find out when the article continues in the next issue of ESSES.
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  4. 04-27-2016, 08:56 AM #4
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    I enjoyed the ESSES piece as well. But it does feel a bit like "who shot JR?" I'm anxiously awaiting the next issue. Well, not that anxiously. I think the Brad Penn will be fine.

    Quote Originally Posted by Irish911 View Post
    The article in the latest ESSES is what got me thinking about oil again and then someone mentioned using this Amsoil last weekend. I had not heard of it previously.

    I called Amsoil and it has 1400ppm ZDDP. Shell's Rotella T Triple Protection 15W40, which is their oil for older cars according to the person I spoke to on the phone, has 1200ppm ZDDP. Castrol also has a classic car oil, which is their Castrol Edge 5W50, and it has 1250ppm ZDDP. Of course the Amsoil is synthetic while the other two are not. I don't know how much zinc was in the oil prior to catalytic converters coming on the scene, but maybe we'll find out when the article continues in the next issue of ESSES.
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