Additives

Dutchman · Feb 6, 2009

Probably been ask before ... was wondering if you use and additive to the engine oil ?? and if so what kind ?? or if you have an older tractor .. add something to the rear-end ?? ..help for noise and keeping things slipper ..
THANKS ....
Mark

oliver power · Feb 6, 2009

Todays lubricants have additives already in them. No need to add more.

Jon Hagen · Feb 6, 2009

About the only thing of value right now is a zinc antiwear additive (ZDDP) This additive was in all older non emissions oils and protected flat tappet cams / lifters from excessive wear.
Many modern oil have little or no ZDDP in them, as modern roller cam engines do not need it and the additive will slowly damage the new engines emission sustem.
Using a good CD-CF diesel oil that still has fairly high levels of ZDDP in older gas engines with flat tappet cams works, or add a ZDDP additive like GM EOS at each oil change. Ford and Chrysler have the same product under their own label.

INCase · Feb 6, 2009

I agree. If you look up some tests on additives you will be surprised. Lucas for example causes the oil to foam up aka entrap air in the oil. Air does not make a good lubricant.

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