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Old 03-27-2013, 11:24 AM
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hammertime
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Default Re: oil brand

Originally Posted by Scooterz
Originally Posted by markdunlap
I use and recommend BRAD PENN racing oil.

It's got enough ZDDP to suit me.

20-50 for drag racing.

Nitro 70 for blown alcohol pulling trucks.

This stuff is also so "clingy" its tough to clean off engine parts.
When do you use a straight weight oil such as 50 or 60? I don't understand what the diff is from a 50wt -VS- a 20/50 for example. I see you use it in the alcohol motor...
Here is a good read for ya to explain it at bit, most people have no clue what W even stands for.

http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/
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