Plan. B if I can't get Amsoil Z-Rod?

[Erik]

My car will be going in for some servicing the first of next week, and I don't think I'll be get Z-Rod by then.

I was looking for the High Mileage Mobil 1 at the local Wal-Mart, and all they had was 0-20 and 5-30.

Being in Canada, some of the smaller brands that can be bought in the US aren't easily available up here.

Any plan B recommendations? Oils that would do lesser harm?

Or am I overthinking it and any quality synthetic of appropriate weight would work ok for the time being.

[secondchance]

Before I switched to Amsoil and after Mobil quietly reduced Zn and Phosphate level, I ran standard Mobil 1 10w 30 and added a half a bottle of ZDDP. Of course, no way of knowing if it helped or not was impossible. Nonetheless, put my mind at ease?

[Matt B]

Find out if you can get this one https://products.liqui-moly.com/oils/mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40-1.html
I think it's sold in Canada.

It's a top notch German producer (actually not just the brand is German but it's MADE here) and that juice is optimized for engines that require a good chunk of heavy duty lubrication - as ours do.
No voodoo, just science ;)

I use Liqui Moly on all my cars and have been doing so for more than a decade. No issues so far.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Find out if you can get this one https://products.liqui-moly.com/oils/mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40-1.html
I think it's sold in Canada.

It's a top notch German producer (actually not just the brand is German but it's MADE here) and that juice is optimized for engines that require a good chunk of heavy duty lubrication - as ours do.
No voodoo, just science ;)

I use Liqui Moly on all my cars and have been doing so for more than a decade. No issues so far.



I agree with you. A lot of people don?t know or trust Liqui-Moly, but that?s what I have been using in all my cars too. I?m going to try their oil for my Harley too. Top grade German engineering and science.


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[Norwegianmopar]

I use Royal Purple 10w-40 which also has zinc and got the approval from Marc Haibeck. 18070

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[Karl]

My car will be going in for some servicing the first of next week, and I don't think I'll be get Z-Rod by then.

I was looking for the High Mileage Mobil 1 at the local Wal-Mart, and all they had was 0-20 and 5-30.

Being in Canada, some of the smaller brands that can be bought in the US aren't easily available up here.

Any plan B recommendations? Oils that would do lesser harm?

Or am I overthinking it and any quality synthetic of appropriate weight would work ok for the time being.


I am using Mobil 1 Formula M 5w 40 motor oil purchased from Napa. There is a QR code scanner on the label to confirm authenticity.

It is the same mineral content at the 5w 50 as tested here.

https://youtu.be/i3pNHfxKAJc

[A1990]

I run Joe Gibbs Driven hot Rod racing oil HR4 in mine. 10w-30.


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[Erik]

Find out if you can get this one https://products.liqui-moly.com/oils/mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40-1.html
I think it's sold in Canada.

It's a top notch German producer (actually not just the brand is German but it's MADE here) and that juice is optimized for engines that require a good chunk of heavy duty lubrication - as ours do.
No voodoo, just science ;)

I use Liqui Moly on all my cars and have been doing so for more than a decade. No issues so far.

Sadly, I won't be able to get it in time. The closest distributor is 8 hours drive away. But definitely will keep it in mind for future use.

Thanks!

[Erik]

Before I switched to Amsoil and after Mobil quietly reduced Zn and Phosphate level, I ran standard Mobil 1 10w 30 and added a half a bottle of ZDDP. Of course, no way of knowing if it helped or not was impossible. Nonetheless, put my mind at ease?

Thats looking like a better option. Might be able to get this in time:

https://www.amazon.ca/Rislone-ZINC-ZDDP-Supplement-325/dp/B0837KTVXD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=1349100997087553&hvadid=84318967434487&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=116256&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84318981196682%3Aloc-32&hydadcr=25593_10436787&keywords=zddp&qid=1656558972&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVSFgxVUpWMDYzTUwmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNTc2NzkyS04wTENMVjhZUElaJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NTAxNjM1TE01RDNZSjJXRFAmd2lkZ2V0T mFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3R Mb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

[Erik]

I use Royal Purple 10w-40 which also has zinc and got the approval from Marc Haibeck. 18070

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Regular Royal Purple is available in store, but not that. :(

[Erik]

I run Joe Gibbs Driven hot Rod racing oil HR4 in mine. 10w-30.


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Again, a few weeks out. Argh!

[Erik]

Is Mobil 1 5W30 Synthetic High Mileage Oil still an option?

[Erik]

Turns out that Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic High mileage has 900 ppm of zinc. A little low, but adding a few ounces of ZDDP should put me into range.

The Mobil 1 info can be found here:

https://www.mobil.com/lubricants/-/media/Project/WEP/shared/US/Products/Files/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide.pdf?la=en&hash=E90BBCD720E33CC2D008B961B7EC97C2C1C5491F

[Erik]

Find out if you can get this one https://products.liqui-moly.com/oils/mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40-1.html
I think it's sold in Canada.

It's a top notch German producer (actually not just the brand is German but it's MADE here) and that juice is optimized for engines that require a good chunk of heavy duty lubrication - as ours do.
No voodoo, just science ;)

I use Liqui Moly on all my cars and have been doing so for more than a decade. No issues so far.

Actually, I found an option that might get it to me by the weekend. Reasonable price too.
And if my research is right, the Zinc level is 1300 ppm?

[Erik]

Find out if you can get this one https://products.liqui-moly.com/oils/mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40-1.html
I think it's sold in Canada.

It's a top notch German producer (actually not just the brand is German but it's MADE here) and that juice is optimized for engines that require a good chunk of heavy duty lubrication - as ours do.
No voodoo, just science ;)

I use Liqui Moly on all my cars and have been doing so for more than a decade. No issues so far.

Is this the one you had in mind?

https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2043-Anti-Friction-10W-40/dp/B00CPL952G

[Erik]

Some nice numbers in the VOA:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/liqui-moly-mos2-leichtlauf-10w-40.349077/

[Young1]

I get Brad Penn 10w30 the green oil, on Amazon Prime no problem.

[Erik]

I get Brad Penn 10w30 the green oil, on Amazon Prime no problem.

Its one of the ones that's hard to get up here. I remembered your recommendation an went looking for it.

I'm also guessing you pay less the $278 for 12 bottles down there....

https://www.amazon.ca/Brad-Penn009-7144-12PK-10W-40-Racing-Oil/dp/B009IFKG0W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L7Q2Q2G5188Z&keywords=brad+penn+10w40&qid=1656585081&sprefix=brad+penn%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

[Matt B]

Is this the one you had in mind?

https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2043-Anti-Friction-10W-40/dp/B00CPL952GYes. And not only in mind but also in my LT5 :). When it comes from the container it has a dirty-greyish-worn-oil look which is because of the MoS2 additives. I hesitated to fill my engine (thought I got scammed...) with it and contacted Liqui Moly. They confirmed that it looks how it looks, dirty and old, because of its formula.

It's made to reduce friction particularly in places where the oil is exposed to extreme material pressure. The MoS2 added acts like heavy metals in pre-emission oils do.

[Matt B]

Check if Amazon Germany ships to Canada https://amzn.eu/d/ajBQkJy
(Or check directly on www.Amazon.de)
Pretty good price over here. I recently got 8 5L containers for 28 euros each.

[GOLDCYLON]

I run Joe Gibbs Driven hot Rod racing oil HR4 in mine. 10w-30.


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This is also recommend by Ryan Bell. :cheers: