New oil not good for old engines

[lobsta1]

I just came across this & thought I would post it as many of us have the older engines.
Al

http://www.aa1car.com/library/api_motor ... ations.htm

[Carl]

So I can't just tell my supplier to just send me a couple cases of 40W when I do an oil change...

Life is getting more difficult.


Thanks for the heads up!



Carl

[In Memory Walter K]

It's a plot to destroy older engines sooner rather than later.

[JeremyD]

Been discussed in detail on the Porsche boards - look at the Brad Penn oil - it's the old "green oil" from the kendell days.

http://www.bradpennracing.com/Zinc.aspx

[In Memory of Vicroy]

Did you guys ever think about how long that damn oil been sitting in the ground before it was pumped out? It didn't spoil then and ain't gonna now. I call bullshit on that one.

UV

[Rawleigh]

Motor oil is all about the additive packages. If you want an interesting education check out www.bobistheoilguy.com Look at the virgin oil analysis v the used oil analysis on the various oils.

[White Bear]

This topic has been talked to death on the various automotive sites. For gassers, any brand of CI-4 or CJ-4 will work just fine to provide adequate "zinc" protection to the rubbing parts.

[lobsta1]

Well, since I don't go to automotive forums I was unaware of any of this. I always thought that if I used the latest API classification it was backward compatible. I posted the link because I thought others might also not be aware of this. White Bear, Thank You for giving me the info that I could use the diesel rated oils for my old 454s.
Al

[JeremyD]

and you can add some EOS GM assembly lube if you are not certain.