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10W30 with HTO or Hydraulic oil?
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<blockquote data-quote="Coke-in-MN" data-source="post: 127826" data-attributes="member: 23424"><p>Zinc is the additive used in older oils that was anti-wear additive that is now missing from NEW formula motor oils . It was used for flat tappet (lifters) in engines and in both automotive and motorcycle engines in high wear points of metal to metal contact .</p><p> Formulated racing oils still contain zinc but in lower amounts than older formulations . Even additives like STP (which use to be a high Zinc formula) have changed . You can check additives at local auto store for a high zinc content as some are still sold . </p><p> A anti-wear , anti-foam hydraulic oil should be able to be substituted for the 10/30 oil . I used ATF in older backhoe as hydraulic oil with no problems as I got 2 -55 gal drums from a large machine shop which used it in all their machines as lube. </p><p> many oils sold in 5 gallon buckets will have the specifications listed by equipment manufacturers that it meets the requirements for along with Military specification Numbers it meets - another way to compare what it can be used for or in .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coke-in-MN, post: 127826, member: 23424"] Zinc is the additive used in older oils that was anti-wear additive that is now missing from NEW formula motor oils . It was used for flat tappet (lifters) in engines and in both automotive and motorcycle engines in high wear points of metal to metal contact . Formulated racing oils still contain zinc but in lower amounts than older formulations . Even additives like STP (which use to be a high Zinc formula) have changed . You can check additives at local auto store for a high zinc content as some are still sold . A anti-wear , anti-foam hydraulic oil should be able to be substituted for the 10/30 oil . I used ATF in older backhoe as hydraulic oil with no problems as I got 2 -55 gal drums from a large machine shop which used it in all their machines as lube. many oils sold in 5 gallon buckets will have the specifications listed by equipment manufacturers that it meets the requirements for along with Military specification Numbers it meets - another way to compare what it can be used for or in . [/QUOTE]
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