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Title: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Rich A on April 23, 2021, 08:25:46 PM: I'd never heard of Shell X-100 Classic Motor Oil. I did a search on WG and didn't find anything, so it doesn't look as though I'm re-hashing something.

Here's some info on the stuff:

https://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/03/prweb13252278.htm

A friend told me that it was available on Woot, which is affiliated w Amazon. There's no search function for Woot. The poor Amazon reviews are because of packaging. I ordered a jug, got it today, and it was well packed.

https://tools.woot.com/offers/shell-x-100-motor-oil-20w-50-with-zinc-1

Rich A
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: et18 on April 23, 2021, 09:05:10 PM: I just bought two jugs of 20/50 yesterday for my oilheads or I would probably give this a try. Same price as the store brand stuff I just bought. Is that really a metal can? I can’t remember the last time I bought a can of oil.
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Rich A on April 23, 2021, 09:23:45 PM: Yup, a metal can. Haven't seen one of those in ages.
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Tom H on April 23, 2021, 10:18:57 PM: Sounds OK. I'll stick with Valvoline racing VR1. Has high zinc levels.

Tom
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Bulldog9 on April 23, 2021, 11:35:26 PM: Nice Novelty! I seem to remember that.

I use Brad Penn in my flat tappet motors, and occasionally Valvoline VR1.
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Gorgo on April 24, 2021, 12:06:31 AM: The gas station I used to work at has some X-100 from at least the 80s. It's sealed so it must still be good, right?
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: lucky phil on April 24, 2021, 01:06:00 AM: Quote from: Rich A on April 23, 2021, 09:23:45 PM
Yup, a metal can. Haven't seen one of those in ages.

Not unusual for me as aviation engine and hydraulic oils have always come in cans and still do. Either 1qt or 1 US gallon in the main.

Ciao
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 24, 2021, 08:42:43 AM: Quote from: Tom H on April 23, 2021, 10:18:57 PM
Sounds OK. I'll stick with Valvoline racing VR1. Has high zinc levels.

Tom

Mike Harper recommended VR1 30 years ago. Never changed.CX still runs great!
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: JJ on April 24, 2021, 10:34:46 AM: Whatever would the members of this forum do...without the legendary and mind numbing...... "OIL THREAD?!?" :laugh: :grin: :wink: :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:

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Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Rich A on April 24, 2021, 11:31:16 AM: Quote from: JJ on April 24, 2021, 10:34:46 AM
Whatever would the members of this forum do...without the legendary and mind numbing...... "OIL THREAD?!?" :laugh: :grin: :wink: :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:

I know. But. I think this is the first one I started in roughly 20 yrs on WG :evil: :grin: :evil: :grin:
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Tom on April 24, 2021, 02:07:33 PM: The eventual left turn...... :grin: I like olive oil on a salad but peanut is better for deep frying. :boozing:
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: oldbike54 on April 24, 2021, 02:16:36 PM: Quote from: Rich A on April 24, 2021, 11:31:16 AM
I know. But. I think this is the first one I started in roughly 20 yrs on WG :evil: :grin: :evil: :grin:

I'm gonna buy some just because :grin: :thumb:

Dusty
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: guzzisteve on April 24, 2021, 03:36:48 PM: Are you sure it's not AreoShell? Had a customer use this in his Duck Desmo.
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: Moparnut72 on April 24, 2021, 06:45:06 PM: Aerosols is not a good idea. It is non-detergent. Edit: AeroShell! Darn self correct.
kk
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: oldbike54 on April 24, 2021, 07:55:04 PM: It states very clearly on the can ;

classic car motor oil

:laugh:

It might be low detergent , probably not NO detergent

Dusty
Title: Re: Crap another oil thread
Post by: sidecarnutz on April 24, 2021, 08:01:50 PM: Agreed that peanut oil is best for deep frying. Definitely makes the best French fries!