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Old 10-07-2011, 05:51 AM   #7
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Re: What's the best oil for a old tired engine?

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Originally Posted by 85Bowtie View Post
Rotella is 15w-40. It has more zinc content which is good for flat tappet cams in older engines.
From what I've read, zinc has been removed from most all oil, including Rotella. I use regular branded oil and add ZDDP with each oil change.
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