<VV> FAVORITE "SNAKE OILS" FOR OUR CORVAIRS

[J R Read]

Well - don't need the lead substitute because we have hardened valve seats.
Octane boost, maybe... If you are getting ping on the highest available 
octane.
Gas line antifreeze - most of us are not driving our vairs when they are 
salting the roads - so, your call on that.
ZDDP - Use oil that has 1200 ppm or better and you don't need it.  Might 
want to be using it on a fresh rebuild.
Techron - probably not if using synthetic oil.

Mobil 1 - 15w50 keeps your engine clean AND has 1200ppm phosphorus and 
1300ppm zinc and (according to the chart at their web site) is recommended 
for flat tappet engines.

Consider my comments as opinions and not technical advice.  As they say, 
YMMV.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 7:50 PM
Subject: <VV> FAVORITE "SNAKE OILS" FOR OUR CORVAIRS


> What are some of the additives that are being used in our favorite cars? I 
> ran across a "Lead substitute" awhile back to put into the gas tank.I have 
> used it off and on for awhile but now can no longer find it. I have also 
> used an "Octane booster" but could see no change. I use a "gas line 
> antifreeze" but again am not sure why. Every oil change I put in a small 
> bottle of ZDDP. I have used "Techron" but again am not sure of any 
> benefit. How about you guys?
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado