Crap another oil thread

[Rich A]

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

[et18]

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.

[Rich A]

Yup, a metal can. Haven't seen one of those in ages.

[Tom H]

Sounds OK. I'll stick with Valvoline  racing VR1. Has high zinc levels.

Tom

[Bulldog9]

Nice Novelty!  I seem to remember that.

I use Brad Penn in my flat tappet motors, and occasionally Valvoline VR1.

[Gorgo]

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?

[lucky phil]

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 

[Guzzistajohn]

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!

[JJ]

Whatever would the members of this forum do...without the legendary and mind numbing...... "OIL THREAD?!?" 

[Rich A]

Whatever would the members of this forum do...without the legendary and mind numbing...... "OIL THREAD?!?" 

I know. But. I think this is the first one I started in roughly 20 yrs on WG 

[Tom]

The eventual left turn......   I like olive oil on a salad but peanut is better for deep frying.   

[oldbike54]

I know. But. I think this is the first one I started in roughly 20 yrs on WG 

 I'm gonna buy some just because 

 Dusty

[guzzisteve]

Are you sure it's not AreoShell?  Had a customer use this in his Duck Desmo.

[Moparnut72]

Aerosols is not a good idea. It is non-detergent.  Edit: AeroShell! Darn self correct.
kk

[oldbike54]

 It states very clearly on the can ;

                                                                        classic car motor oil

 

 It might be low detergent , probably not NO detergent

 Dusty

[sidecarnutz]

Agreed that peanut oil is best for deep frying. Definitely makes the best French fries!