[VintageLambo] Re: Value of Engine Lubricant Additives

It is tempting to dive in here with lots of opinions and observations, but I find it just too difficult to get a handle on. So I will limit myself to this: Here is another "reasonable" additive found here: http://www.petromoly.com and evaluation here: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/devices/r99001.pdf Some additives are chlorine based, which can be corrosive in the long run. Having tried a number of additives I have now put my faith in the oil companies" ability and willingness to make the best possible synthetic oil. This may be as good an opportunity as any to spread an interesting engine design observation I have made: How come the starter motor often is on the right side of the engine (as the 4L, V12)? Most engines (as the 4L, V12) turn clockwise as seen from the front. By putting the starter motor on the right side on the back of the engine it actually lifts the heavy flywheel and crankshaft so it will not start dry from gravity if it has been sitting for awhile. This will only help some of the main bearings though. Unfortunately this starter motor location is where the differential is on the Jalpa engine, so its start-up conditions are less beneficial. Laust