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Jim_PA · 10-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Found some info on New-Holland Ambra HSP motor oil -
1.7% Zinc Compounds ~ 1700 ppm

Comes in some good viscosities, I'll start using it.
http://www.viscosityoil.com/nh_mastergold.htm

69GMCLonghorn · 10-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Probably good stuff, but I'll stick with Mobil 1 synthetic. I get an easy 5000 miles out of it and it doesn't smell burned. Plus, Costco has it on sale this month: $23.99 for 6 quarts... not too bad!

clinebarger · 10-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Thanks for the info, got to keep that flat tappet cam alive! Ive been using Lucas zinc plus additive, 1 oz. per quart

hayhauler71 · 10-23-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Thanks for the info, got to keep that flat tappet cam alive! Ive been using Lucas zinc plus additive, 1 oz. per quart

What kind of oil are you using your lucas with? I tried using tb zinc plus with rotella t per lucas and lost some oil pressure due to aeration. That's right I pulled over on the side of the road and pulled the stick and it was all foam. I emailed lucas about this problem they said it was caused by overfilling the crankcase. I call this BS because one month later i was told by my shops part supplier that he used the same rotella t and lucas and ended up air chiseling the bearings off his crankshaft.

KrazyRay · 10-23-2009, 09:14 PM

I run Derby Oil in my trailer race truck

Jim_PA · 10-23-2009, 09:32 PM

Just another tip... There are other tractor brands they make oil for, and they may have similar additive content, just browse that website, as they make oils for Cub Cadet and many others.

clinebarger · 10-23-2009, 09:34 PM

Valvoline Premium Blue 15/40 in my diesel, Mobil 1 10/30 in my 70, cheap stuff 10/30 in the 85 all with the additive. What made me aware of this is the switch in diesel oils from CI-4 to CJ-4 specs the reason being not to damage the particulate filter/catalyst in the new quieter junk they call diesels with zinc and other by-products. and come to find out automotive oils have had less zinc for quite a while.

not only is zinc good for camshafts its is good for the valvetrain

clinebarger · 10-23-2009, 10:17 PM

"agricultural, and other off-road diesel-powered equipment" is what it says in the link. i hope its not like off road diesel fuel. dyed & a stiff fine

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bigoletruck · 10-23-2009, 10:25 PM

I use mobile 1 in everything i have

10-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Another good oil thread Found some info on New-Holland Ambra HSP motor oil - 1.7% Zinc Compounds ~ 1700 ppm Comes in some good viscosities, I'll start using it. http://www.viscosityoil.com/nh_mastergold.htm

10-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Another good oil thread Probably good stuff, but I'll stick with Mobil 1 synthetic. I get an easy 5000 miles out of it and it doesn't smell burned. Plus, Costco has it on sale this month: $23.99 for 6 quarts... not too bad!

10-23-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Another good oil thread Thanks for the info, got to keep that flat tappet cam alive! Ive been using Lucas zinc plus additive, 1 oz. per quart

10-23-2009, 09:14 PM	#5
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Another good oil thread I run Derby Oil in my trailer race truck

10-23-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Another good oil thread Just another tip... There are other tractor brands they make oil for, and they may have similar additive content, just browse that website, as they make oils for Cub Cadet and many others.

10-23-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Another good oil thread Valvoline Premium Blue 15/40 in my diesel, Mobil 1 10/30 in my 70, cheap stuff 10/30 in the 85 all with the additive. What made me aware of this is the switch in diesel oils from CI-4 to CJ-4 specs the reason being not to damage the particulate filter/catalyst in the new quieter junk they call diesels with zinc and other by-products. and come to find out automotive oils have had less zinc for quite a while. not only is zinc good for camshafts its is good for the valvetrain Last edited by clinebarger; 10-23-2009 at 09:38 PM.

10-23-2009, 10:17 PM	#8
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Another good oil thread "agricultural, and other off-road diesel-powered equipment" is what it says in the link. i hope its not like off road diesel fuel. dyed & a stiff fine.

10-23-2009, 10:25 PM	#9
bigoletruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loganville,Ga Posts: 97	Re: Another good oil thread I use mobile 1 in everything i have __________________ My rides -'96 gmc sierra 4.3 -'98 gmc sierra 5.7 -'85 s10 sleeper sold -'69 c10 show truck/trophy whore -'59 apache olds 455 -85 720 bagged shaved out of control sold -'83 gmc high sierra

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