Amsoil introduces new Z-Rod high ZDDP oil line
 

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AMSOIL Z-ROD™ Synthetic Motor Oil is specially engineered for classic and high-performance vehicles. It features a high-zinc formulation to prevent wear on flat-tappet camshafts and other critical engine components, along with a proprietary blend of rust and corrosion inhibitors for added protection during long-term storage. Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is designed to perform on the street and protect during storage.

AMSOIL, the leader in automotive synthetic lubrication, produced the world’s first API-qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive experience of AMSOIL, the First in Synthetics®, to do the best job protecting your engine.

Protects Flat-Tappet Cams
The lifters and cam lobes on flat-tappet camshafts common to classic and high performance vehicles slide rapidly against one another, producing high friction and heat. The friction between the two components can eventually wear down the cam and affect valve operation, ultimately resulting in lost engine power and reduced efficiency. In addition, these areas are splash-lubricated rather than pressure lubricated like other areas of the engine, which adds extra strain on anti-wear additives like the zinc and phosphorus in zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP).

AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is formulated with high levels of ZDDP to protect flat-tappet cams, lifters, rockers and other areas susceptible to wear. Its high-zinc, high-phosphorus formulation provides the extra wear protection these critical splash-lubricated components require.

Provides Long-Term Protection from Rust & Corrosion
AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is formulated with a unique blend of rust and corrosion inhibitors to ensure maximum protection during long-term storage. To prove its effectiveness, AMSOIL submitted Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil to the Standard Test Method for Rust Protection in the Humidity Cabinet (ASTM D-1748). This test evaluates the rust-preventative properties of oil under high-humidity conditions, similar to those faced by a covered hot rod in a damp garage. The metal coupon treated with AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil showed no signs of oxidation after 192 hours, while the coupon treated with a leading competitor’s product failed the test after 24 hours.

APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended for older or modified engines requiring either 10W-30 or 20W-50 motor oil. Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil meets API SL and earlier specifications, allowing for increased levels of anti-wear additives. ZDDP levels in Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil exceed the limits of API SM and newer specifications.

COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oils are compatible with conventional and other synthetic motor oils. Mixing AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oils with other oils, however, will shorten the oil’s life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits. Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oils.

SERVICE LIFE
Because classic cars, hot rods and other performance vehicles are generally modified by their owners, AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended for a maximum drain interval of 5,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Heavily modified vehicles (forced induction, nitrous) should not exceed 3,000 miles or one year between oil changes, whichever comes first.

HEALTH & SAFETY
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended application and according to the recommendations in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). An MSDS is available via the Internet at www.amsoil.com or upon request at (715) 392-7101. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Don’t pollute. Return used oil to collection centers.

For warranty information, visit www.amsoil.com/warranty.aspx.

This will be one popular oil, expect the high horsepower cars to use this alot because of the high content of zinc and phos

Andy, my local Amsoil guy couldn't give me the ZDDP ppm for this oil compared to the 15-50 dominator and the 20-50 premium protection... can you post the ZDDP values for each please?

Also, am I correct in assuming this will be a more adequate oil for daily driving on built motors since this has a detergent package and anti-rust additives?

Freddie,
we are very sckeptical about releasing ZDDP values, for the simple reason that these are considered secretive for reason i am sure you can imagine, but if you PM me directly i will get you some values, {thumbup}

This oil will be a heavy hitter just because all the other companies like Mobil, Brad Penn, Castrol they will all start to meet the public mayority demand with is meet all the new API standards and lower the ZDDP content,, remember we the performance community only make a very small piece of the pie for the oil market, but AMSOIL knows that if they concentrate a part of their busines on the performance side they will always make money.

This new oil will be compared with the current 20W50 and AMO 10W40, but it will have a stronger additive package for antiwear purposes and yes like you said it would be better suited for performance cars daily driving.

So you recommend 20W50? Isn't that too heavy? I may try this. I used ot buy ENEOS religiously.

Will this oil meet the Fp specs for the Red and Black turboes?

This will also be released in a 10-30 as well FYI...

I don't see why not, as all the oils FP recommends have high ZDDP content...

Maybe Apagan could fill us in on this for sure!

It will meet and surpase the FP requirements,,, the oil Z-Rod is designed for cars that need high content of zinc and phos, where metal to metal contact is posible, rocker arms, lifters, rotating assembly ect...

i dont reccomend 20W50 for any stock clearance engine,

This oil will be very popular for Evo IX and X's running stock internals and FP or other turbos


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What about built motors..aftermarket internals?

Then a 10W40, 20W50 or a 15W50 racing oil is a must.

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MANY BUILT MOTORS USING THIS

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RD was more suited for E85 (alcohol), how will this compare with RD and E85.

I actually have the second one down, i bought a case from you. I havent installed the fp turbo yet, im still building the engine. I just wasnt sure which would be the best to run from here out. It is my DD so id like to be able to get a little longer intervals, if i remember right you said the dominator is not long intervals at all.