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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Note that the 15W-50 has the highest zinc levels....

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ronnie993tt
Note that the 15W-50 has the highest zinc levels....

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
Sorry.
This means?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I think he is talking about ZDDP. i didn't think 993s had flat tappets ( where the anti wear qualities of zddp are important for cams and rocker arms ), i thought they had hydraulic lifters. But i guess hi levels of ZDDP are good for anybody.
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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15 is only good in warmer climes however.

Originally Posted by ronnie993tt
Note that the 15W-50 has the highest zinc levels....

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...duct_Guide.pdf
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