Nothing magic about this stuff. For daily use racing oil has no advantage and usually has less additives so it must be changed more often. I'd rather use dilithium crystals.
Well, I do still have my 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider that I bought new on 30 January 1974 so I did buy a case of this. The high zinc levels are required to prevent premature cam wear.
Well, I do still have my 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider that I bought new on 30 January 1974 so I did buy a case of this. The high zinc levels are required to prevent premature cam wear.
Beware - zinc levels have dropped significantly in the newer (post 2015) Val Racing Oils, and some weights have more zinc than others. As I recall, the straight 30w has the most, but not nearly enough to prevent long-term damage to a flat-lifter cam. Use a zinc anti-wear additive.
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I'd rather use dilithium crystals.
Well, I do still have my 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider that I bought new on 30 January 1974 so I did buy a case of this. The high zinc levels are required to prevent premature cam wear.
Beware - zinc levels have dropped significantly in the newer (post 2015) Val Racing Oils, and some weights have more zinc than others. As I recall, the straight 30w has the most, but not nearly enough to prevent long-term damage to a flat-lifter cam. Use a zinc anti-wear additive.
Thank you!