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    How little ZDDP is safe for a -98 Lada engine?

    Well yes, the Ladas don't stack up very well as drivers cars, but they are very easy to repair and that's worth a lot in the long run. This model is one of the latest Samaras (2109) to hit the world outside of russia, and it has an updated interior so it's not actually that horrible a place to...
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    How little ZDDP is safe for a -98 Lada engine?

    Sorry but brands like Chevron and QS aren't available easily here. With the Mobil 1 oils going for as little as $25 per jug here it's almost pointless to try and save more money on oil, I think. Seeing as this poor car will face over a hundred freezing cold starts a year it's not tactical to...
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    How little ZDDP is safe for a -98 Lada engine?

    Hahahaha, thanks for all your replies - both mocking and helpful So you guys think there won't be any problems even with the 5w-40 "3000 X1" which has the lowest ZDDP of the three? About the first reply: what can I say? I like reliable easy to repair cheap cars, and this time around it just so...
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    How little ZDDP is safe for a -98 Lada engine?

    Hello, I'm thinking of using synthetic oil to keep troubles away from my dear Lada. It's only at 30 000 miles so I'm sure it won't be issues with the the dino-gunk-sealing-the-seals-problems and such. The only thing I worry about is that the ZDDP content of "modern car" oil won't be enough for...
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