200ci STP oil additive

[gvye]

Just wondering what the consensus is out there for STP oil additive. I am about to change the oil on my 66 Ford and used to use this all the time when these cars were our daily drivers in the 70's. Also 10-30W or 10-40W for summer driving?

 

[63 Sprint]

Welcome aboard,
Below is a clip that covers oil additives.

 

[vssman]

I’d add something with zinc in it for the lifters.

 

[63 Sprint]

It is not good to use additives in today’s oils. Putting additives in today’s oils offsets the chemistry balance which could accelerate engine wear. One sign of oil chemistry balance affected by additives is oil foaming. If you want zinc in oil, buy an oil formulated with zinc in it. This was mentioned in the clip in post #2.

Here as another good clip.

 

[vssman]

It is not good to use additives in today’s oils. Putting additives in today’s oils offsets the chemistry balance which could accelerate engine wear. One sign of oil chemistry balance affected by additives is oil foaming. If you want zinc in oil, buy an oil formulated with zinc in it. This was mentioned in the clip in post #2.

Here as another good clip.

I did not know that. Thanks for the information.

 

[DON]

A good option is the valvoline VR 10-40. It has zink, good lubercation qualities, easily available and not real expensive.

 

[63 Sprint]

Yes, just make sure to change your oil more frequently. Lake Speed Jr. mentioned in his videos that racing oil has to be changed more frequently than conventional high zinc oils. I read that users are doing 1,500 mile oil changes. It’s a good oil for racing applications.

 

[63 Sprint]

Driven Hot Rod oils are good.
HR2—10w-30
HR5—10w-40

Hot Rod

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For engine Break-in:
Driven Break-in oils has been recommended on this forum,

Break-In Engine Oil

The final step to building an engine is starting it for the first time. Driven Break-In motor oils are formulated specifically for Break-In and provide the best foundation for high horsepower output, cooler running and longest engine life of your new, crate or rebuild engine. Also use for new...

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[bmbm40]

A good option is the valvoline VR 10-40. It has zink, good lubercation qualities, easily available and not real expensive.

Good to know about I will start using it. Thanks.

Valvoline VR1 Racing 10W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT - Walmart.com

Buy Valvoline VR1 Racing 10W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT at Walmart.com

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