[DeTomaso] Oil, re-hash

[asajay at asajay.com]

I found some collaborative info here:
http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm

Asa Jay

Quoting asajay at asajay.com:

> Trying to close the loop on some information I was talking with
> someone about recently, having to do with oil.  I know we've had these
> discussions previously.
>
> The missing component in most motor oils today is ZDDP?  Not sure if
> I've got that part right.
>
> I've been told, this missing component is now only found in oils meant
> for Diesel engines; that it doesn't matter what brand or grade oil you
> buy, if it's not meant for diesel engines, it won't have the proper
> protections in it.  The source I heard this from only uses diesel oils
> in their race cars now.
>
> What opinions do our experts have on this?
>
> Asa Jay
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