Description
Rislone Engine Oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment is a petroleum oil performance supplement “booster” containing high levels of ZDDP (zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) Zinc and Phosphorus additives to help better protect internal engine components including pistons, flat tappet camshafts, lifters and the valvetrain. This is especially important at engine start up, when most wear is done. That is why they say one of the worst things you can do is start your engine. ZDDP, also called ZDP, is short for zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, is basically a combination of zinc and phosphorus. When put under pressure, like between a flat tappet camshaft and a lifter, it attaches to the metal surface and becomes a sacrificial wear material. Beyond being an anti-wear additive, it also is a corrosion inhibitor. Over the years motor oils have been updated to meet the needs of changing engine designs. In the past the oil companies were able to do this and keep the engine oil backward compatible, meaning this engine oil worked on new and old engines. However, now with the reduction of Zinc in the oil, these oils sold today do not offer the protection needed for older engines. The common element between all of the engine components is the oil. Oil is the life-blood of the engine and is pumped under pressure to the internal parts. Engine oils are generally used to reduce friction between moving parts. In addition to lubricating, motor oil must cool, provide corrosion protection and a method of removing contaminants. The main parts needing oil for lubrication is the valvetrain including the camshaft & lifters, bearings and pistons. When installed, Rislone Engine Oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment cools and lubricates these moving parts better then oil alone. The clinging properties hold the oil to metal parts preventing wear and dry starts. Special additives also prevent oil thinning.