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Old 02-12-2020   #1
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Default Engine oil (for european cars)

Hi guys,
it's time to change the engine oil on my 1990 zr1.
I live in Italy, what brand/type of oil i can use for my lt5?
What are the specs that i need to see on the bottle?
Now i 'm using a common 10w40 oil, my car have very low mileage (about 25500miles).
Thanks in advance
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Old 02-12-2020   #2
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Amsoil 10W40 with higher Zinc content. Should be able to get it sent to you.
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Old 02-12-2020   #3
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I ordered Amsoil from Poland through ebay.
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Old 02-13-2020   #4
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I use Amsoil Z-Rod, 10W-30. Includes anti-corrosion additives for cars that sit for extended periods between drives as well as high zinc for flat tappet engines.

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Old 02-13-2020   #5
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Hi Dynomite
so, in Italy we can find these kind of mobil oil:

-Mobil Super 2000 X1 10W-40
-Mobil Super 2000 Formula P 10W-40

I have the pdf of these two mobil's oils....can you say me whats is the best choise?
Thankks in advance...
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File Type: pdf EU-XX-Mobil-Super-2000-Formula-P-10W40.pdf (114.5 KB, 6 views)
File Type: pdf GL-XX-Mobil-Super-2000-X1-10W40.pdf (116.3 KB, 7 views)
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Old 02-13-2020   #6
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Also this Mobil 1 5w30 is available:

-Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30
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Old 02-13-2020   #7
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I use Amsoil 10w-40.....you need the combination of Zinc and Phospherous (ZDDP)...

Amsoil 10w-40 Recommendation/Analysis

(Marc Haibeck)........."API SG oil uses zinc and phosphorus as EP (Extreme Pressure) anti-wear additives. The two additives are often referred to as a package designated as ZDDP".

The SG API in modern oils is not mentioned ... there are more recent specifications such as API SL / SM / SN
I want to know if one of the Mobil oil that i posted is a good choise, because buy the amsoil with shipping and duties is too much expensive.
Have you ever heard of ceramic power liquid?
https://www.ceramicpowerliquid.com/
It is a treatment for the engine that lasts up to 60000 miles. It is a nanotechnological product based on ceramic particles
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Old 02-13-2020   #8
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Mobil oil specs in attached pdf

The LT5 was initially developed on 10 30 M1 then SFCD mineral oil then back to M1 for the 93 my, sg grade.

Graham
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Mobil oil specs in attached pdf

The LT5 was initially developed on 10 30 M1 then SFCD mineral oil then back to M1 for the 93 my, sg grade.

Graham
Thank you so much Graham..this Is a very good PDF...now i can see of here in europe there Is a high zddp in mobil oil that i can find Easy...
Thanks again
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Old 02-14-2020   #10
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Ok guys...
reading the mobil oil product guide i can see that the MOBIL 1 ESP FORMULA 5W30 is a good choice and we can find it easy in Italy. Have 800 phosphorus and 900 Zinc, also the price is good...Here in europe, Mobil, have different type of oil that in the USA.
This is what we have for MOBIL1:
https://www.mobil.it/it-IT/products/...-oils/mobil-1/

what do you think of my choice?
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