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Lucas Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil 10W-40, High Zinc - Lucas Oil

Part #: 10688

Lucas Oil 10688 Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil 10W-40, High Zinc, is engineered for professional engine builders and restoration shops requiring robust wear protection for vintage and performance engines. This specialized formulation delivers essential ZDDP levels, safeguarding critical engine components against wear in demanding classic automotive applications. It is not recommended for modern passenger car use.

Key Features

  • Elevated ZDDP Protection: Contains a robust additive package with high levels of zinc, molybdenum, and phosphorus to minimize metal-to-metal contact and significantly reduce wear on flat tappet camshafts, lifters, and rocker arms, making it a reliable lucas high zinc oil.
  • Stable 10W-40 Viscosity: Maintains consistent film strength across a wide range of operating temperatures, from cold starts to sustained high-temperature running. This viscosity grade is well-suited for older V8s and performance builds that often feature wider internal clearances, functioning as an effective high zinc 10w40 motor oil.
  • Advanced Additive Package: Formulated to resist oxidation, rust, and foaming, which helps maintain engine cleanliness and extend oil life, particularly beneficial for engines that experience intermittent use or prolonged storage periods.
  • Premium Paraffinic Base Oils: Utilizes high-quality paraffinic base oils to ensure excellent thermal stability and reliable viscosity retention under sustained load, supporting consistent oil pressure and dependable protection in demanding vintage and performance applications.
  • Designed for Non-Emissions Engines: Ideal for pre-catalytic converter vehicles where elevated zinc levels are required without concern for modern emissions system compatibility, establishing it as a trusted lucas high zinc motor oil.

Applications

This lucas 10 40 hot rod oil is recommended for a variety of demanding classic and performance applications, including hot rods, high-performance classic cars, and muscle cars, especially show and trophy vehicles. Professionals frequently utilize it for older small-block and big-block V8s, flat tappet camshaft engines, and performance street/strip builds. This 10w40 classic car oil provides essential anti-wear protection during both operation and long-term storage, making it highly suitable for collector cars and vintage engines.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Lucas Oil
  • Model / Part Number: 10688
  • Viscosity Grade: 10W-40
  • Formulation: High Zinc
  • Package Weight: 12.4 lb

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  • Model: 240963
  • Shipping Weight: 12.4lbs
  • UPC: 100498071060
  • Manufacturers Part #: 10688
  • Manufactured by: Lucas Oil
  • Also Known As: LUC10688

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 29 January, 2017.