Wednesday 29 July 2015

The Benefits Of ZDDP Oil Treatment

By Jordan Schmidt


ZDDP, Zinc dialydithiophosphate is a compound that was brought into the market over 70 years ago and is usually added to motor oil products. It was originally made to be used in airplane engines but it was later discovered to be very useful in car and truck engines. Many tests were conducted and it was concluded that the compound was effective in moderating the wear when properly formulated with other oils. ZDDP oil treatment is therefore very important in the motor industry.

The internal combustion engine should be prevented from aging and the compound has corrosion resistance and anti-oxidant properties that help with that. The compound is linked to human toxicity apart from its good properties and efforts have been underway to eliminate it as an additive. With proper disposal methods, this problem can be put in to check.

Adding to that, the catalytic converter is negatively affected by the zinc and phosphates that are present in the compound. Due to concerns by researchers, manufacturers reduced its concentration in oils and immediate effects were seen in both modern and classic engines. The classic engines were more affected as cases of total camshaft destruction and rapid wear were on the rise.

Phosphorus does most of the work in reducing the aging of engines compared to zinc despite the compound having both names. If the proportion of zinc to phosphorus is higher, then the problem of wear will only be worsened. Classic and modern engines are different in their need for this compound and they cannot use the same products.

Furthermore, during the break-in period of the camshaft and lifters, ZDDP comes in handy. It should be considered as an important treatment as it also helps rebuilt classic engines during the run in period. Always add the correct amount to your oil if you have chosen to as an excess addition is known to bring about increased rate of wear.

Valvoline can offer a solution for many motorists looking for good oil as it was made for classical engines. The ZDDP comes with manufacturers instructions on the concentration levels to be used on oils with should be adhered to. It ensures that the engine will give you a better service and make driving an enjoyable activity which is an enhancement that everyone wishes for.

Oil additives are not well known compared to fuel additives. This is because most people only think about it when it is time to change it after every three months. It should be known than the health of the engine oil is much more important to the life of the vehicle than that of fuel. It is also little known that common products sold on the shelves already contain additives.

Some of the most common additives are; detergents, dispersants, friction-modifiers and anti-acids. A buyer should know what they want to purchase and the work it will do as opposed to product claims and their expectation. There are a variety of products in the market making it very difficult to test them all to determine if they do what they claim to.




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