Why do MAG 1 oils contain zinc?
Our government has not mandated removal of Zinc from our oils; instead they have mandated limiting the phosphorous content because phosphorous in the past has tended to escape from the oil over time and degrade emissions systems components (Catalytic Converters). Zinc and Phosphorous typically are formulated into a motor oil together as a compound called ZDP (also known as ZDDP). Mag 1’s new technology products with FMX contain a version of High Phos retention ZDP (HPR ZDP) that keeps the phosphorous and zinc in the oil for much longer periods of time throughout the drain interval. While an important benefit in newer cars will be emissions systems protection, new and old cars alike will benefit in terms of camshaft wear performance durability. This means the oil will maintain its zinc and phosphorous much longer than before, and thus provide extended wear performance vs. previous API specification lubricants- all while maintaining current API specifications and licensing. We will be tr
