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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: simidan on September 06, 2011, 05:04:40 PM

Title: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: simidan on September 06, 2011, 05:04:40 PM
Would you, could you mix 2 different brands of additive? I've heard that mixing different brands/weights of oil is a no-no.
Title: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: HomeBlown57 on September 06, 2011, 06:49:13 PM
I would do it without blinking an eye!
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: crewchief22 on September 06, 2011, 10:16:49 PM
Would you, could you mix 2 different brands of additive? I've heard that mixing different brands/weights of oil is a no-no.

I can't say that you would have a problem, but why would you want or need to?
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: ka0tyk on September 06, 2011, 10:18:29 PM
Would you, could you mix 2 different brands of additive? I've heard that mixing different brands/weights of oil is a no-no.

would i put in a few quarts of one brand and a few of another?  no.  but i wouldnt hesitate to drain the motor and switch to whatever i prefer to use... sync or dinosaur fluid. 
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: simidan on September 07, 2011, 04:46:29 AM
I can't say that you would have a problem, but why would you want or need to?
I'm using comp cams additive because its easy to get but I have a bottle of Engine pro sitting on my bench. I need 2 for each oil change and the engine pro stuff cost 12.50 and dont want to just toss it.
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: SS-201 on September 07, 2011, 04:51:53 AM
Years ago a no no, today you can mix anything you want with no problems.
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: LakesOnly on September 09, 2011, 07:29:02 AM
I'm using comp cams additive because its easy to get but I have a bottle of Engine pro sitting on my bench. I need 2 for each oil change and the engine pro stuff cost 12.50 and dont want to just toss it.
You're asking this question because you are trying to save a difference of about $7???  :o  Pour it in with any other zinc additive.
Title: Re: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: SoCalPSD on September 09, 2011, 08:16:01 AM
I personally wouldn't because im weird like that but read the two bottles and compare what's in them. Chances are its the same product just different labeling and bottles. Nowadays oils and additives have to conform to regulations to meet the requirements.


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Title: Zinc additive mixing?
Post by: simidan on September 09, 2011, 09:26:06 AM
You're asking this question because you are trying to save a difference of about $7???  :o  Pour it in with any other zinc additive.
Its not the price of the additvie im trying to save. Just cant see dumping perfectly good oil and dont want to f up the engine I just put in my float.
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