“We love to use it. It works as an anti-wear, anti-rust, and anti-oxidant.” Naturally, Valvoline uses as much of the zinc-phosphorus compound (Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, or ZDDP) as is permissible, and substitutes other materials to augment the oil’s anti-wear properties.
Does Valvoline oil have zinc in it?
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil contains . 13 percent zinc and . 13 percent phosphorus.
Can you have too much zinc in your oil?
Higher zinc levels in oil typically are for performance cars on the whole. The problem is that what’s great for your camshaft may not be so great for the combustion chamber of your engine.
Can you put too much zinc in oil?
Does Rotella oil have zinc in it?
Most Shell Rotella engine oils, including T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil, contain approximately 1200 ppm of zinc which will benefit older and high-performance engines.
What is ZDDP used for in motor oil?
Its primary role is to prevent metal-to-metal contact between engine parts by forming a protective film. Despite being referred to as zinc, ZDDP also contains phosphorus, which helps to perform the anti-wear function in the motor oil.
Which Valvoline motor oil has the highest zinc content?
Valvoline offers two solutions to the zinc issue: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil: Contains 75% higher zinc than SN or SM motor oil with a balanced additive package designed to work in both racing and traditional applications.
What kind of oil does Valvoline use for racing?
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil: Contains 75% higher zinc than SN or SM motor oil with a balanced additive package designed to work in both racing and traditional applications. Valvoline provides this product in both multi and mono viscosity grades: 20w50, straight 50, 10w30, straight 30, straight 40 and straight 60.
Can I use Valvoline VR-1 for zinc?
If higher zinc levels are required for your engine, we recommend using Valvoline VR-1, and always remember to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual. Is VR1 conventional oil synthetic or a blend?
