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Title: Motor oil
Post by: aminga on September 28 2016, 08:37:39 PM: So I came across this post somwhere else warning everyone to stay away from Dollar General motor oil Which kind of inspred me to take a look.

DG SAE 10W-30 is actually SF rated with lots of zinc and should work great with Flat tappet cams

http://www.mouseprint.org/2016/02/08/thanks-for-nothing-2-dollar-general-found-selling-obsolete-motor-oil/\ (http://www.mouseprint.org/2016/02/08/thanks-for-nothing-2-dollar-general-found-selling-obsolete-motor-oil/\)
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: TexasT on September 29 2016, 11:48:47 AM: So they thought people shopping at the dg were driving new cars?

Looks like just the stuff I need for my ancient fleet of vehicles.
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: motorhead on September 29 2016, 12:31:15 PM: That is awesome... a perfect break-in oil that doesn't cost more than synthetic!
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: good2win22 on September 29 2016, 01:28:37 PM: Nice find!
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: motorhead on September 29 2016, 04:32:27 PM: Found this: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3956666/Dollar_General_sued_over_obsol (https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3956666/Dollar_General_sued_over_obsol)

Going to read it on the way home.
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: motorhead on September 29 2016, 05:02:26 PM: 770+ppm zinc

Page 6 has the UOA: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3956666/6
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: motorhead on September 29 2016, 05:12:19 PM: There are a lot of blameshifting whiners in that thread. Be accountable for your own actions.
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: daveismissing on September 30 2016, 09:54:19 AM: Anyone have the original paper? :
2004-01-2986 How Much ZDP is Enough,” by Olree and McMillan
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: aminga on October 01 2016, 08:35:16 AM: Not as much zinc as I would have expected SF's should be 1600 or so.

But on another note a class actions suit is the most evil thing ever. Those who were/are a part of the affected class will get pennies the lawyers will get rich.
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: Just a Six? on October 01 2016, 09:01:14 AM: I agree Class Action Lawsuit because people don't read the Label is Stupid & shouldn't be allowed. Most people buying oil don't just change their Oil they do all kinds of maintenance so they should be aware of what they are buying for their vehicles from oil & fuel filters to brake parts. The majority of people go get it done at a shop so they have no part of this lawsuit yet I bet there will be a few thousand of their names listed for payment.

IMO far to many lawsuits in the USA.

Again I can't copy & paste?? Can't change Font size?
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: motorhead on October 01 2016, 11:35:46 AM: And here I thought you were being funny with the fine print. Heh.
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: Just a Six? on October 01 2016, 01:17:17 PM: This is the only site it happens on? Can't Quote posts or copy & paste it's weird?
At least I know you read it & have given me ideas for the future! :player:
Title: Re: Motor oil
Post by: TexasT on October 01 2016, 02:07:51 PM: Use key strokes you will have to google it. Control key and c and control key and v. Maybe. Have to highlight the characters you want to copy or cut.