How old is this oil?
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I remember when people were saying "dont us api SN! They took the zinc out!!" Lol
Lawn mowers, snow blowers etc = OPE
Outdoor power equipment? Im totally guessing, not sure.
Outdoor power equipment? Im totally guessing, not sure.
What is ICE? Pls
Respectfully,
Pajero
Respectfully,
Pajero
4WD
$50 site donor 2024
Internal combustion engines
Your from Virginia, so I am sure your aware that the Super-G oil is from the Giant Supermarkets chain. No idea who provided the original product, but given Giants good reputation back then, I am sure it meets the labels specs. I would feel fine using it on an older car or lawn mower.
Originally Posted By: 69GTX
It was from the mid to late 1990's. The add packs from that era, at least with respect to phosphorus and zinc, are often stronger than what's put out today for standard SN.
100% correct, and engines were being built in the 90's (ZR-1 Corvettes,
lots of really hot 5.0's, etc etc.) that did JUST FINE with these oils.
SN oil is NOT necessarily "Better than SJ, just because it's "newer".
Originally Posted By: philipp10
I find this thread funny. The oil was considered "fine" back in 2001 or whatever year it is from. The ICE has not changed that much....has it?
No, it has not. The 4.6 liter SOHC in my 2008 F150 is really pretty much unchanged since the engine was introduced in 1993 or so. There is need to "fear" an older oil if the additive package is a good one.
It was from the mid to late 1990's. The add packs from that era, at least with respect to phosphorus and zinc, are often stronger than what's put out today for standard SN.
100% correct, and engines were being built in the 90's (ZR-1 Corvettes,
lots of really hot 5.0's, etc etc.) that did JUST FINE with these oils.
SN oil is NOT necessarily "Better than SJ, just because it's "newer".
Originally Posted By: philipp10
I find this thread funny. The oil was considered "fine" back in 2001 or whatever year it is from. The ICE has not changed that much....has it?
No, it has not. The 4.6 liter SOHC in my 2008 F150 is really pretty much unchanged since the engine was introduced in 1993 or so. There is need to "fear" an older oil if the additive package is a good one.
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