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rickx 09-10-2014 07:30 PM

What's in your... Kohler K Series? Oil, that is!
 
Reading on site, I saw information on lack of Zinc/Phosphorus in current engine oils. I contacted Castrol to find Zinc content of their 30W. Info from Castrol:
"The actual amount of zinc and phosphorus is not published though it has been reduced in all of the oils with the exception of the 5W-50 which was specially formulated for this type of application.
Castrol EDGE with Syntec Power Technology (SPT) SAE 5W-50 has been recently reformulated to have a boosted level of ZDDP (1300 ppm) to help protect flat tappet cam engines in classic cars. This engine oil is a full synthetic, has excellent cold temperature properties, and has a high temperature viscosity (SAE 50) that is suitable for use in many classic car applications.
However,we always recommend to follow the guidelines of the original manufacturer in terms of API rating and viscosity. If 5W-50 isn't a suitable weight, we wouldn't recommend its use either."
I plan to stick to straight 30W, but may go to diesel 30W or add ZDDPlus:
http://zddplus.com/how-it-works/
http://www.amazon.com/ZDDPPlus-Engin...=zddp+additive
What do you guys use?

Merk 09-10-2014 07:38 PM

I use Kohler engine oil. It may cost more....Kohler should know what should be in their oil.

J-Mech 09-10-2014 07:42 PM

#1.) Shell Rotella 30WT.
#2.) Penzoil 30WT


Anything....... 30WT.

timbo2 09-10-2014 08:02 PM

I can't find the Rotella T 30W in gallon jugs around here.

I see it recommended by alot of posters.

J-Mech 09-10-2014 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timbo2 (Post 285765)
I can't find the Rotella T 30W in gallon jugs around here.

I see it recommended by alot of posters.


I have O'Reilly's order it. Did you look at Wal-Mart? A lot of stores keep it.

darkminion_17 09-10-2014 08:10 PM

We use olive oil,
if it is good for long life in people, it must do the same for engines.
after we eat our salad, we drain our dishes in a collection vessel,
then we strain it, removing the pieces of vegatative matter and wayward macaroni.
Put it in the engine and it smells like Olive Garden on a Saturday night.

cubcadet 09-10-2014 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkminion_17 (Post 285768)
We use olive oil,
if it good for long life in people, it must do the same for engines.
after we eat our salad, we drain our dishes it in a collection vessel,
then we strain it, removing the pieces of vegatative matter and wayward macaroni.
Put in the engine and it smells like Olive Garden on a Saturday night.

Is this what your cooking us for lunch?:biggrin2:

HoundDog 09-10-2014 09:37 PM

I use Cub Cadet Low Ash 30W

olds45512 09-10-2014 09:53 PM

Valvoline conventional 30wt

rwairforce 09-10-2014 09:57 PM

30wt of numerous names.


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