What's in your... Kohler K Series? Oil, that is!

[rickx]

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]

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

[J-Mech]

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


Anything....... 30WT.

[timbo2]

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

I see it recommended by alot of posters.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by timbo2

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.

[jimbob200521]

Another vote for Shell Rotella 30w; good stuff for small engines, and not too bad on the wallet, to boot.

Originally Posted by J-Mech

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

I get it by the gallon at my local Wallyworld, they ALWAYS have it in stock but oddly, I've not seen it at my local Autozone, O'Reilly's, or Napa

[darkminion_17]

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]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

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?

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

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 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.

Almost pissed my pants. Lew your the best!

Seriously try Wally world for Rotella T 30W. Pretty much any diesel engine oil has some zinc in it. Mobil Delvac also from Wally is as good or better than Rotella.

[Rob C]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

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.

LMFAO