Recomended Zinc happy oils - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 09:58 PM

I know of the whole Zinc issue, but besides Royal Purple (expensive), what else is there that's a good bang for the buck? Doing an oil change on the CST10 this weekend.

**leddzepp** · 01-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Amsoil...but it costs just as much.

1968SWBBigBlock · 01-20-2009, 10:15 PM

Just pick up a pint of GM EOS and put 1/2 the bottle in with your oil change

hotrodrob21 · 01-20-2009, 10:47 PM

diesel oils still have zinc.

tgriffin27 · 01-20-2009, 11:07 PM

I am running

Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50

. Its only 3.89 a quart at AutoZone. Half the price of Royal Purple and it is high in ZINC. It is the oil that was recommended to me by the Drivers at the local race track where I live.

bad68bowtie · 01-20-2009, 11:13 PM

I also run Valvoline VR1 in my '68. I just go down to Napa and have them order me a case of 10w-30, still not the cheapest but I've found it to be the best route as far as price and availability.

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2009, 11:16 PM

most of the diesel oils have less zink in them than the gas oils now.

Ace in the hole · 01-20-2009, 11:25 PM

I've been using this additive or you could use their oil- http://www.motorheadoil.com/

hotrodrob21 · 01-20-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

most of the diesel oils have less zink in them than the gas oils now.

ok, i agree with that for passenger vehicles for emissions reasons, but what about for big-rigs?

vk_chevy · 01-20-2009, 11:47 PM

You may want to check out zddp plus oil additive, it has very high concentration of zinc and phosphorous... I just got 3 cans but haven't used it yet. I am going to use it in the engine that I built recently but haven't fired it up yet.

more info @ http://www.zddplus.com/

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2009, 11:53 PM

big rigs are having emissions issues too, they are getting very strict on them last few years.
On gas engines, it wasn't so much for emissions, the ash produced as the zink would burn off was clogging cattilitic converters and clogging them. The auto makers have been askin the feds for 15 - 20 years to get rid of the zink

hilandr452 · 01-21-2009, 12:05 AM

I hate to brag,

But here in Colorado they repealed emissions on passenger cars and trucks last year because our air is so clean. With the new administration and more Dems in our local governments that may change soon, but for now we don't have to pass inspection or emission tests.

Dan

hotrod 80 · 01-21-2009, 12:06 AM

I hear lubri-plate 30W is the highest in Zinc content as it is mostly marketed as air compressor oil . VR-1 is my choice , but i have all roller cams . I agree with the GM EOS at oil changes .

texanidiot25 · 01-21-2009, 12:13 AM

Good thing is my dad works at a Cadi dealership and that's where I'm tidying up the truck in the underside, and oil change and inspection and such. Might get the EOS for free.

Texasbigblock · 01-21-2009, 12:54 AM

use 4 qts of a good oil and a qt of lucas. that stuff is GREAT. we also used to run it in the rear end of our racecar and after a race you could lay your hand on the diff

01-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Recomended Zinc happy oils I know of the whole Zinc issue, but besides Royal Purple (expensive), what else is there that's a good bang for the buck? Doing an oil change on the CST10 this weekend.

01-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils Amsoil...but it costs just as much.

01-20-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils Just pick up a pint of GM EOS and put 1/2 the bottle in with your oil change __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

01-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
hotrodrob21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 13	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils diesel oils still have zinc.

01-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#5
tgriffin27 1967 Shortbed "Project Patina" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Horneytown,North Carolina Posts: 65	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils I am running Valvoline VR1 Racing 20w50. Its only 3.89 a quart at AutoZone. Half the price of Royal Purple and it is high in ZINC. It is the oil that was recommended to me by the Drivers at the local race track where I live.

01-20-2009, 11:13 PM	#6
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils I also run Valvoline VR1 in my '68. I just go down to Napa and have them order me a case of 10w-30, still not the cheapest but I've found it to be the best route as far as price and availability. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

01-20-2009, 11:16 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils most of the diesel oils have less zink in them than the gas oils now. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-20-2009 at 11:16 PM.

01-20-2009, 11:25 PM	#8
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils I've been using this additive or you could use their oil- http://www.motorheadoil.com/ __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

01-20-2009, 11:47 PM	#10
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils You may want to check out zddp plus oil additive, it has very high concentration of zinc and phosphorous... I just got 3 cans but haven't used it yet. I am going to use it in the engine that I built recently but haven't fired it up yet. more info @ http://www.zddplus.com/ __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

01-20-2009, 11:53 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils big rigs are having emissions issues too, they are getting very strict on them last few years. On gas engines, it wasn't so much for emissions, the ash produced as the zink would burn off was clogging cattilitic converters and clogging them. The auto makers have been askin the feds for 15 - 20 years to get rid of the zink

01-21-2009, 12:05 AM	#12
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils I hate to brag, But here in Colorado they repealed emissions on passenger cars and trucks last year because our air is so clean. With the new administration and more Dems in our local governments that may change soon, but for now we don't have to pass inspection or emission tests. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#13
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils I hear lubri-plate 30W is the highest in Zinc content as it is mostly marketed as air compressor oil . VR-1 is my choice , but i have all roller cams . I agree with the GM EOS at oil changes . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-21-2009, 12:13 AM	#14
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils Good thing is my dad works at a Cadi dealership and that's where I'm tidying up the truck in the underside, and oil change and inspection and such. Might get the EOS for free. Last edited by texanidiot25; 01-21-2009 at 12:14 AM.

01-21-2009, 12:54 AM	#15
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Recomended Zinc happy oils use 4 qts of a good oil and a qt of lucas. that stuff is GREAT. we also used to run it in the rear end of our racecar and after a race you could lay your hand on the diff __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

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