Im getting ready to complete a top engine build. im running pro1 cams and ive been seeing some threads about larger cams eating up the rocker pads. I was curious to know if there were any synthetics out there that had more zinc or phosphous in them to help lubricate the valvetrain. Is there an oil additive that can be purchased?

 

torco has a oil addative

 

from what i have read on here
STP blue is good for the zink,

kendall oil leaves engines looking good in the inside,

Castrol syntec euro formula 0w-30 oil is one of the best over the counter oils you can buy AP3 rating along with the 0w-40 Mobile1, they both have the same flash point/rating or something to the effect


for now i am runing 10w30 kendal blend with stp blue. after my next dyno tune and 200 miles i'm making the switch to syntec euro formula and stp blue.

 

Kendal is my favorite non-synthetic.

I still prefer Mobil1 for my synthetic even after I have been shown that Redline is hands down the best. I have heard good things about the Castrol Euro formula though...

 

http://www.bbmoto.net/wiki/ torco link

 

where can you purchase the EURO castrol? Do they also sell different weights? I know its over the counter, but how could you tell the difference If its EURO or regular castrol?

 

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when are you going to write your "personal analysis"?

 

hopefully it will be relatively soon. I'm due for my first oil change after switching to synthetic next month and i want to send a sample off to be tested so i know the contents. I will add it once i have that information.

 

nice.

I've used the SR1 and their MTF. I didn't send mine to blackstone though, so I'm interested to read your results.

 

Kendall 10-30 Syn.blend for 2.12$ at Autozone and STP blue has worked wonders for me!

 

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I've used the SR1 and their MTF. I didn't send mine to blackstone though, so I'm interested to read your results.

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i'm no engineer or oil tech guru but i'll do my best to present an unbiased analysis

 

I run Royal Purple just because I get it for 4.43 a qt

 

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most autozones have it.
i think the 5w40 is also european grade if i remember right. it will say on the bottle.

 

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it will have EUROPEAN FORMULA on the bottle and in the back you should see <U>AP3</U> in the back

 

Also look for the "Made in Germany" label.

 

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i m pretty sure the castro euro is a 0w30 .. and thats the only weight i ve seen at autozones ..

 

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The kendall you're referring to is not the same as the old (way better) stuff. Its now called Brad Penn.

 

amsoil 0w20 here

 

my motor after 2 years of beating on it, always running mobile1 5w30 syn.