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Re: [GMCnet] Use Diesel Oil in GMC Old engine? [message #205766] Wed, 24 April 2013 19:27 Go to previous message
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I'm not about to run Mobil 1 when this engine only gets about 400 miles
to the quart, so I'm looking for alternatives. Is that a qt. of Rislone
and 4 or 5 qts of oil, depending on how you you do it, or in addition to
the 4 or 5 qts of oil.

ronC

On Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:04:08 -0400 John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>
writes:
> It is advisable to run a ZDDP Additive for as long as you own the
> engine. I run Mobile 1 15/50 and I always add one qt of Rislone
> Engine oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment at oil change. I also add
> a half ounce of Cam-Shield at 2000 miles and change oil every 4000
> miles.
>
>
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/general-pictures/p48859-rislone-oil-add
itive.html
> and
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1018
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
> On Apr 24, 2013, at 1:41 PM, rallymaster@juno.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Bob, how long do you use the ZDDP oil on a freshly rebuilt
> engine?
> >
> > RonC
> >
> > On Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:15:11 -0500 Bob de Kruyff
> <NEXT2POOL@AOL.COM>writes:
> >>
> >> Broham wrote on Tue, 23 April 2013 20:49
> >>> wow. i didn't realize it was that much to it. let me check and
>
> >> report back.
> >>
> >> There isn't. Unless you are breaking in a new engine, any oil on
>
> >> the market today will be more than adequate. If you are breaking
> in
> >> a new engine or have replaced the cam, a ZDDP additive is
> >> advisable.
> >> --
> >> Bob de Kruyff
> >> 78 Eleganza
> >> Chandler, AZ
> >
> > Ron & Linda Clark
> > 1978 Eleganza II
> > North Plains, ORYGUN
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