Benefits of ZDDP for Older Engines

[Music] this video is sponsored by rizzlone visit rizlone.com to learn more if you ever want to impress your friends spend a few minutes explaining the benefits of zinc dye alkyl dithiophosphate or better yet spell it for them zinc dye alkyl dithiophosphate is a combination of zinc and phosphorus and it's a lot easier to use the acronym zddp or zdp when talking about what it can do for your customers engines when placed under pressure between a flat tappet camshaft and a lifter for example zddp attaches to the metal surface and becomes a sacrificial wear material that prevents the metal from being worn away it's also a corrosion inhibitor so why would your customer need a zddp supplement for their vehicle's engine you can think of it this way just as our bodies need extra vitamins and supplements as we get older so do car engines as oil formulations have evolved to meet the needs of changing engines designs modern conventional oils contain smaller amounts of zinc than they used to which means they don't offer the protection needed for older engines motor oil is vital to the proper functioning of engine parts such as the camshafts and lifters bearings and pistons in addition to reducing friction between moving parts engine oil must cool provide corrosion protection and provide a method of removing contaminants the clinging properties hold the oil to metal parts preventing wear and dry starts a zddp supplement with the right additives also prevents oil thinning at high temperatures where normal oil fails so how can you help your customer choose an engine oil supplement that's right for them well first of all you might want to caution them about additives that are designed for break-in use only these break-in additives contain extremely high concentrations of zddp and are only designed to be left in the engine for a short period of time and be aware of products that make wild claims about coating the inside of the engine with teflon type additives your best bet is to recommend proven zddp technology from an established manufacturer with decades of knowledge and experience in the additives market steer your customers away from break-in additives and recommend a product that not only has a correct amount of zddp but also contains detergents and other lubricity additives that are critical to keeping your customer's engines clean and lubricated for thousands of miles the right zdp engine oil supplement will stabilize a motor oil to ensure against viscosity and thermal breakdown it will also reduce friction and wear especially a startup which is when most wear happens less friction means less wear and a cooler running longer lasting engine for your customers thanks again for watching we'll see you next time

Channel: Counterman

Views: 4,847

Keywords: Automotive, Rislone, Additives, MotorOil, CarCare

Id: tSd_dQc22UQ

Length: 3min 15sec (195 seconds)

Published: Fri May 07 2021