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158k high mileage oil recommendations ?

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02-03-2021, 11:59 AM	#1
JFP in PA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: It's a kind of magic..... Posts: 6,657	You would be far better off using Gibbs DT40, 5W-40 full synthetic with high ZDDP levels. __________________ “Anything really new is invented only in one’s youth. Later, one becomes more experienced, more famous – and more stupid.” - Albert Einstein

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02-03-2021, 12:55 PM

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You would be far better off using Gibbs DT40, 5W-40 full synthetic with high ZDDP levels.

Thanks, JFP. You've inspired me to do some research on ZDDP.

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