[DeTomaso] Valvoline oils

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/5/11 9:00:41 AM, dave at damardirect.com writes:

> I'm not in the oil business. Racing oil has very little PPM of detergents 
> (most 1/2 or less than conventional) and is designed for frequent changes- 
> i.e. after each race.
> 
Gotta agree with Dave here. There are a scary number of 40-year old Pantera 
ZFs out there still with OEM lube in them... even though DeTomaso and ZF 
both said to change the stuff after the first 4-5000 kms and regularly after 
each additional 15-20,000 km. So running a short-life racing oil in   already 
poorly serviced gearboxes only will lead to tear$. Sure, if you're willing 
to service the thing as needed, there are many things that will work. But 
not for general use IMHO. My 2¢- J Deryke