Diesel oils-they're changing

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   Since for years now diesel 15w40 oils have had plenty of zinc in them  and they work good in our older flat tappet engines I figured I'd mention what is happening to zinc levels with the latest classification of CK-4 for diesel oils.

Previous 15w40 diesel oils were classified as CJ-4 and they do have plenty of zinc,  around 1100 to 1500 ppm depending on the brand.

Just coming on the market recently are the 15w40 diesel oils with a CK-4 classification and these oils are much lower in zinc,like in the 800 ppm range which most people would say "ain't so good" for the older stuff. Saw some the other day on the shelves.

So, if you're looking at diesel oil for your older flat tappet engine look at the classifications printed on the bottle and if CK-4 is there it's probably low on zinc.

There are still some that have 1200 ppm or so in the new rating but the PQIA has only tested a few of the CK rated oils . 

You can read tests of 4 brands on the PQIA website along with info on the newer classification You notice good ole'Shell Rotella still has about 1200 ppm even in the CK-4 classification. at least for now   

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KENO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11222	Post Options Post Reply Quote KENO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Diesel oils-they're changing Posted: May-08-2017 at 9:47am
	Since for years now diesel 15w40 oils have had plenty of zinc in them and they work good in our older flat tappet engines I figured I'd mention what is happening to zinc levels with the latest classification of CK-4 for diesel oils. Previous 15w40 diesel oils were classified as CJ-4 and they do have plenty of zinc, around 1100 to 1500 ppm depending on the brand. Just coming on the market recently are the 15w40 diesel oils with a CK-4 classification and these oils are much lower in zinc,like in the 800 ppm range which most people would say "ain't so good" for the older stuff. Saw some the other day on the shelves. So, if you're looking at diesel oil for your older flat tappet engine look at the classifications printed on the bottle and if CK-4 is there it's probably low on zinc. There are still some that have 1200 ppm or so in the new rating but the PQIA has only tested a few of the CK rated oils . You can read tests of 4 brands on the PQIA website along with info on the newer classification You notice good ole'Shell Rotella still has about 1200 ppm even in the CK-4 classification. at least for now PQIA

JD ski Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September-25-2016 Location: North of Tahoe Status: Offline Points: 199	Post Options Post Reply Quote JD ski Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-08-2017 at 10:22am
	Good information, thanks.
	JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter

gun-driver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4127	Post Options Post Reply Quote gun-driver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-08-2017 at 10:46am
	Wow Walmart's super tech heavy duty has even more zinc than Rotella T4 Thanks for the link Ken

KENO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11222	Post Options Post Reply Quote KENO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-08-2017 at 4:44pm
	Roamed around some today and found plenty of the CJ-4 on shelves and also found the newer stuff (CK-4) too. Plainly marked and easy to read the classifications, you just have to look a little closer when grabbing some diesel oil.

Diesel oils-they're changing

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