Re: [T3] ZDDP...again

["Keith Park" <topnotch@nycap.rr.com>]

All the multi vis oils have viscosity enhancers, its what makes them
multi-vis.  Basically, the  rule of thumb is to use the oil viscosity that
gives you 10PSI for every 1000RPM of engine speed, and not worry too much
about idle.

Keith


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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces@lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces@lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adney
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 11:31 PM
To: type3@vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] ZDDP...again

On 16 May 2011 at 19:36, Keith Park wrote:

> The straight weights don't give you the benefit of the viscosity
enhancers.

I didn't know there were any.

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