| in our engines. The government mandated that new oils reduce the amount of ZDDP additive, the additive that protects in metal to metal contact. Cars that have flat tappet lifters can have higher than normal cam/lifter wear using the new oils. Check the brand oil you use to see if the if the amount of zinc has been reduced. You want at least .12 percent. The API SM ratings has it reduced to .08 percent. Do a search on this topic. [ http://www.ttalk.info/Zddp.htm ]
"It's better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool"
Don Johnson in -Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man "Yes, I know more then JWT. Someone has to be the top dog, and it just so happens it's me." Nixit
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