The oil question, another approch.
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The oil question, another approch.
I have read the oil sticky's. I want to make this simple, so here is a simple question.
What 10w-30 synthetic oil, with enough ZDDP, can I walk into Walmart and buy?
From the list, I am not seeing any. The next best thing I can walk into Walmart and buy looks like Mobil One 15w-50.
What is wrong with Mobil One High Mileage 10w-30 synthetic? It seems to have enough ZDDP?
What 10w-30 synthetic oil, with enough ZDDP, can I walk into Walmart and buy?
From the list, I am not seeing any. The next best thing I can walk into Walmart and buy looks like Mobil One 15w-50.
What is wrong with Mobil One High Mileage 10w-30 synthetic? It seems to have enough ZDDP?
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Let me help you out, Mike...Rotella. 
OP should review two posts and make their decision:
For: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579422796-post494.html
Against: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579427200-post497.html
Many mainstream auto retailers are carrying more oil options for classic cars with flat-tappet cams...but a mainstream retailer like Wally World isn't going to carry much.
I've been looking at the Mobile 1 High Mileage stuff; it claims SL for non SM/SN covered grades - I'm just waiting for an email/call from my contacts there.
OP should review two posts and make their decision:
For: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579422796-post494.html
Against: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1579427200-post497.html
Many mainstream auto retailers are carrying more oil options for classic cars with flat-tappet cams...but a mainstream retailer like Wally World isn't going to carry much.
I've been looking at the Mobile 1 High Mileage stuff; it claims SL for non SM/SN covered grades - I'm just waiting for an email/call from my contacts there.
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According to Exxon Mobil, Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-30 and 10W-40 has 1000 PPM phos and 1100 PPM Zinc and is rated SL. If so it will be fine for a stock flat tappet vehicle and is not on the list.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
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Probably not enough interest for it's own forum, but an oil/spark plug/fuel octane/Holley vs. Q-jet forum might be doable!
In all seriousness, though, I am with longbros on this one. I don't want to hunt around and track down my oil, I just want to go down to Wallyworld and buy it. The Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-30 sounds good. Although I have heard many say that a synthetic oil should not be used during initial break in. I'm cool with using a special break in oil, though. I like the idea of using a synthetic oil for normal running, too. After I do the cam and head swap, I will basically have all brand new gaskets and seals. And the price ain't too bad, either, for a full synthetic oil:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-Hi...l-5qt/17034353
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
In all seriousness, though, I am with longbros on this one. I don't want to hunt around and track down my oil, I just want to go down to Wallyworld and buy it. The Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W-30 sounds good. Although I have heard many say that a synthetic oil should not be used during initial break in. I'm cool with using a special break in oil, though. I like the idea of using a synthetic oil for normal running, too. After I do the cam and head swap, I will basically have all brand new gaskets and seals. And the price ain't too bad, either, for a full synthetic oil:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-Hi...l-5qt/17034353
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
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There is. Everything you need to know about oil. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/