Ancient redline 15w-40

[travis8352]

Recently picked up 3 gallons of redline 15w40 API SG/CE. Must be 1990-93 based on those specifications and since its pre benicia redline it is pre 96 as well. Figure some folks would find this cool!

 

[fantastic]

That is cool to see. Thank you! 14 TBN, 50% lower Noack than Petroleum. Reduces wear, etc. Great marketing but RL seems to back it up with their products. Seems they've stayed pretty close to their roots.

 

[travis8352]

That is cool to see. Thank you! 14 TBN, 50% lower Noack than Petroleum. Reduces wear, etc. Great marketing but RL seems to back it up with their products. Seems they've stayed pretty close to their roots.

Yes! I found a VOA from 2002 and it showed 3700 ppm calcium, 1600 ppm zinc, 1450 ppm phosphorus and 740 ppm moly and a 12 tbn. I bet this stuff had even more zddp and calcium considering its 10 years older and advertises 14 TBN. Awesome stuff. I got just enough for 1 OCI in my 12 valve lol. Come to think of it its older than my 12 valve

 

[fantastic]

Yes! I found a VOA from 2002 and it showed 3700 ppm calcium, 1600 ppm zinc, 1450 ppm phosphorus and 740 ppm moly and a 12 tbn. I bet this stuff had even more zddp and calcium considering its 10 years older and advertises 14 TBN. Awesome stuff. I got just enough for 1 OCI in my 12 valve lol. Come to think of it its older than my 12 valve

I thought the 12 valve goes back to the late 80's? Do you plan to do a used oil analysis after use for fun?

 

[travis8352]

I thought the 12 valve goes back to the late 80's? Do you plan to do a used oil analysis after use for fun?

It does but mine is a 95. And if i do it i definately will!

 

[Lockasiam]

I thought the 12 valve goes back to the late 80's?

He’s talking about year of manufacture not introduction year