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Zinc additive to yanmar oil change?

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  1. Joe McKairnes

    Joe McKairnes Member

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    First time doing an oil change in my Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2.

    My last boat had flat tappet cam, so I used a Zinc additive to protect the cam.

    Do I use it in these engines?

    Are they roller cams?

    Thanks in advance!
  2. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    What does the factory say?
    I also am not a fan of snake oil added to engines outside of factory instructions.
    #1 read, Will it void your warranty? This could be a good sign not to ad it ever.
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  3. Joe McKairnes

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    I contacted Yanmar... great response.. they said no additives..

    Cheers!
  4. Robert Page

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    I did extensive research on the zinc content 2 years ago and came to the same conclusion Yanmar did - no additives, current Diesel oils from Shell and Delo have 1500ppm plus zinc in each. I didn't do this for Tres Leos with her 6LP Yanmars, I did it for Southern Exposure with her Crusader 7.4L BBCs. As a result, I run Rotella T1 SAE 30 or 40 if I can find it in the gas burners because the zinc content is about as high as you can get without using break in additives.
  5. Joe McKairnes

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    Cool, thank you. Was just worried as I know gas flat lifters will wipe out the cam without zinc. I Jace a few antique cars and always add it.
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    I got the 6LP-STE and using Shell Rotella, previous owner used Delco, either way, good running engine and good oil analyze results. All good without no zinc additives.
  7. Joe McKairnes

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    Thank you, Sir!
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    I heard from Yanmar, the Napa oil is fine, no additives....

    Just trying to do right by my girl!
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