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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
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If the oil does not contain an adequate amount of ZDDP to protect against wear, bad things can happen to the cam lobe and lifters. Typically, the peaks on the cam lobes that open the valves will wear down and round off, causing a huge drop in power. The bottoms of the lifters may be be scuffed and galled.
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If conventional motor oils (including synthetic oils and synthetic blends) are used in these engines, cam wear and cam failure can occur.
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http://www.aa1car.com/disclaimer.htm
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The articles on this website are provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are NOT in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we say has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. The information and opinions expressed on this website are solely those of the author (unless information is attributed to another source, person or company). Even though the author has many years of automotive experience, he does not know everything. Consequently, AA1Car and its author and contributors cannot be held responsible for anything you might do to your vehicle or yourself after reading information or opinions on this website. If you screw something up or hurt yourself and want to blame somebody, blame yourself. You have been warned.
Auto repair requires a certain amount of common sense. If you lack common sense, and do not know one end of a screwdriver from the other, do not attempt your own auto repairs or maintenance. Take your vehicle to a professional repair facility for service and repairs.
Doug's credentials hold far more weight, sorry Merk.
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If the oil does not contain an adequate amount of ZDDP to protect against wear, bad things can happen to the cam lobe and lifters. Typically, the peaks on the cam lobes that open the valves will wear down and round off, causing a huge drop in power. The bottoms of the lifters may be be scuffed and galled.
Quote:
If conventional motor oils (including synthetic oils and synthetic blends) are used in these engines, cam wear and cam failure can occur.
Source
http://www.aa1car.com/disclaimer.htm
Quote:
The articles on this website are provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are NOT in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we say has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. The information and opinions expressed on this website are solely those of the author (unless information is attributed to another source, person or company). Even though the author has many years of automotive experience, he does not know everything. Consequently, AA1Car and its author and contributors cannot be held responsible for anything you might do to your vehicle or yourself after reading information or opinions on this website. If you screw something up or hurt yourself and want to blame somebody, blame yourself. You have been warned.
Auto repair requires a certain amount of common sense. If you lack common sense, and do not know one end of a screwdriver from the other, do not attempt your own auto repairs or maintenance. Take your vehicle to a professional repair facility for service and repairs.
Doug's credentials hold far more weight, sorry Merk.