<VV> Best Oil & STP

[J R Read]

Me too!  Only that it makes me wonder if it is a "parlor trick" or if there 
is a real reason to consider using STP in the oil.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: "J R Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; <BobHelt at aol.com>; 
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Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Best Oil & STP


>I find it difficult to correlate your test to an operating engine, but I'll 
>try.
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J R Read" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <BobHelt at aol.com>; <jay.pitchford at gmail.com>; 
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Cc: <Mlevair at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 3:24 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Best Oil & STP
>
>
>> Odd that the oil topic came up just after a little "experiment" at work.
>>
>> A few days ago, one of the guys had Regular oil 5W30, Mobil1 5W30, A 
>> bottle
>> of STP and a flat edge (relatively heavy) screwdriver.   He dipped the 
>> blade
>> of the screwdriver into each and had several of us (taking turns and
>> cleaning hands and screwdriver each time) holding the screwdriver tip
>> between thumb and forefinger with palm above and handle of screwdriver
>> hanging down.  Easy to do with nothing on the blade AND with oil on it 
>> AND
>> with Mobil1 on it.  But, even though it was more viscous to the touch, it
>> was virtually impossible to keep the screwdriver from falling when it was
>> dipped into the STP.
>>
>> Now, this makes me think that it might be a good idea to add some (how
>> much???) STP at oil change time.  I looked at their web site and could 
>> not
>> find any specifications for STP.  I was looking to see if there was a
>> statement about ZDDP content, but was unable to find anything.
>>
>> Does anyone on VV have a clue as to ZDDP content of STP and what would be 
>> an
>> appropriate ratio of oil (either type) to ZDDP if adding at oil change 
>> time.
>> I'm not condoning this, just trying to investigate at this point.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Later, JR
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