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Dec 19, 2007 | 08:57 PM

jonfor

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got zinc?

http://www.wheels.daytondailynews.co...LS1215WOW.html

Dec 19, 2007 | 09:46 PM

strokervette

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I like, I like.

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:20 AM

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thanks for the info

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:22 AM

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Save your money and buy any over the counter Diesel rated motor oil like a Shell Rotella. You will get the same level of protection at a fraction of the price.

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:33 AM

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^^^ agreed. Looks like this guy is just having standard 15W-40 diesel oil rebottled and marked up.

Just get the CI-4 Delo, Delvac or Rotella from Wal-Mart for almost half price.

Dec 20, 2007 | 08:38 AM

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Re-read the article again. According to it, the Rotella oils are going to be reducing the zinc/phosphorus, too.

Dec 20, 2007 | 09:06 AM

jonfor

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Originally Posted by 7T1vette

Re-read the article again. According to it, the Rotella oils are going to be reducing the zinc/phosphorus, too.

they kind of announce that with little or no fanfair. the EPA's greenie hit-men are closing in. i currently own my last flat tappet cam ever.

Dec 20, 2007 | 09:14 AM

wfo76

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Originally Posted by 7T1vette

Re-read the article again. According to it, the Rotella oils are going to be reducing the zinc/phosphorus, too.

In the CJ-4 ratings, they already have.

The CI-4 rating still has the full amount of ZDDP and it is still available.

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Dec 20, 2007 | 09:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wfo76

In the CJ-4 ratings, they already have.

The CI-4 rating still has the full amount of ZDDP and it is still available.

very hard to find any Rotella that isn't CJ-4--

SEMPER FI--1970 Dave

Dec 20, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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I just bought a case of gallons Shell Rotella 15-40. It is 6 sealed bottles and I know they are at least 4 years old. Rating on the bottles is CH4, CG4/SI. What do I have?

Dec 20, 2007 | 10:08 AM

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I just bought a case of gallons Shell Rotella 15-40. It is 6 sealed bottles and I know they are at least 4 years old. Rating on the bottles is CH4, CG4/SI. What do I have?

You have the older, hi-concentration stuff and it's good. The last of the older, hi-conc stuff was "CI4 Plus" ... the reduced version for 2007 is "CJ" and remain a very good oil w/ plenty ZDDP in it.

Dec 20, 2007 | 11:22 AM

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wfo76

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970 Dave

very hard to find any Rotella that isn't CJ-4--

SEMPER FI--1970 Dave

Yeah you right, in the gallon jugs it's getting tough.

Just talked to my NAPA guy and he said no more CI-4 Rotella in gallon jugs, but can still get it in pails (5 gallon) for $44.