We get asked all the time about what can be done to help protect your engine. Most people know of or have heard about ZDDP and Moly, but many don't know what these additives do or how they work.
Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, better known as ZDDP, is an oil additive invented by Lubrizol in 1941. 

Adding ZDDP to a lubricating film works by forming a protective barrier on rubbing surfaces. More specifically, a glassy phosphate-based tribofilm forms and provides boundary layer protection to prevent plastic deformation. Film formation doesn't require rubbing contact, but the shear stress between surfaces allow for films to form faster. ZDDP can also form on non-ferrous surfaces like aluminum and even ceramics, silicon, or on DLC coatings. However, at temperatures below 25C, ZDDP are slower to form. At elevated temperatures above 150C, ZDDP can react to form thermal films in the absence of rubbing. 
Ball-and-stick model of part of a chain in the crystal structure of zinc diethyldithiophosphate. Credit: Ben Mills
Although there might be a surface-molecule interaction that promotes formation of a ZDDP tribofilms, it is believed that the shear stress during sliding and rolling-sliding contacts rather than pressure applied to these surfaces increases the temperature, or "flash temperature", at the point of contact, leading to film formation. Once the film begins forming, ZDDP tribofilms will continue to develop due to the roughness of the anti-wear pads it creates.. As a result, ZDDP films are known to increase friction in mixed lubrication conditions, requiring another oil additive, friction modifiers, to reduce friction.   
ZDDP provides wear protection and plays a key role in the initiation of the formation of MoS2 films. 

The synergy between ZDDP and moly is well known. Moly is an extreme pressure additive that can provide a reduction of friction at high loads. The formation of MoS2 from the friction modifier MoDTC, like ZDDP, is promoted through thermal activation caused by shear stress. Unlike with ZDDP, temperature does not play a significant part in formation of moly films. Moly creates "glassy plates" that can form on ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces. Interestingly, the roughness of the tribofilm formed by ZDDP provides the required pressure and shear stress that is required to create the resulting MoS2 film, allowing the MoDTC friction modifier to react on even smooth surfaces. MoS2's glassy plates have lower intra-layer strength, effectively reducing friction by decreasing the shear strength of resulting tribofilms.   
Driven oils all are formulated with an optimal ZDDP and MoDTC balance for the application to provide wear protection and friction reduction. The Result is more power, less wear, lower operating temperatures, and better protection for both street and track. No additives are necessary!
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Driven DT40 Full-Synthetic 5w40 European Sports Car Oil 

DESIGNED FOR PORSCHE ENGINES BY INDUSTRY LEADING ENGINE SPECIALISTS

Developed in and for the M96/M97 engine for Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models as a collaboration between Joe Gibbs Racing Driven Oils, Flat 6 Innovations, and LN Engineering. DT40 is designed for use in most water-cooled, European sports car engines. Utilizes advanced synthetic base oils to provide high temperature and high shear protection for high output, performance engines.

FORMULATED SPECIFICALLY FOR MODERN SPORTS CAR ENGINES

DT40 utilizes advanced synthetic base oils to provide high temperature and high shear protection for turbocharged, as well as European sports car engines with and without variable valve timing. DT40 reduces oil consumption by limiting oil vaporization and foaming. Ideal for modern German, Italian and British sports car engines, and is compatible with E85 and water/methanol injection. Viscosity typical of 5W-40.

INCREASED MOLY CONTENT

Typically, most European oils have 0 to 50ppm of moly. Driven DT40 has 600ppm of moly in the form of MoDTC. Research has shown that increases in ZDDP and moly content can help reduce wear in engines with hypereutectic bores, like Alusil and Lokasil.

Driven GP-1 Semi-Synthetic 20w50 Motor Oil

THE PERFECT PERFORMANCE OIL FOR COMPETITION CARS, CUSTOM CARS, HOT RODS, CLASSIC CARS, IMPORTS, AND RACING APPLICATIONS.

GP-1 synthetic blend high performance motor oils are formulated using Pennsylvania petroleum combined with a high zinc (ZDDP) content that has been engineered and tested to deliver increased horsepower and better engine wear protection under high load.

ENGINEERED AND TESTED TO DELIVER INCREASED HORSEPOWER ALONG WITH MORE THAN 30% BETTER ENGINE WEAR PROTECTION COMPARED TO THE COMPETITION.

Specialty Oil offering race grade protection and performance at a fraction of the price of a full synthetic. The unique properties of Pennsylvania grade base oil compounded with select synthetic components provide a higher Pressure-Viscosity Coefficient for excellent High Temperature-High Shear (HTHS) stability for increased film thickness; combined with Driven's ZDDP additive package GP-1 delivers a synergistic chemical balance, producing enhanced wear protection.

Designed for competition vehicles, classic cars, and imports, with high performance engines requiring a 20W-50 viscosity. GP-1 is compatible with Methanol, E85, and high octane race fuel. Blended with genuine Pennsylvania Grade base oil, GP-1 achieves a higher Pressure-Viscosity Coefficient for excellent HTHS film thickness. GP-1 delivers maximum engine protection by utilizing Driven's High Zinc (ZDDP) additive technology. The GP-1 20W-50 is ideal for high performance flat tappet, roller, and overhead cam engines, especially air-cooled engines. Viscosity typical of 20W-50.

TECH TIP:
With winter rapidly approaching, be sure to change your oil before putting your car into storage and don't forget to use a fuel stabilizer, such as Driven Storage Defender, to ensure your fuel system is protected from corrosion and fuel break-down. Remember, ethanol enriched fuels can start to go bad within months! 

For a limited time, get a free bottle of fuel stabilizer with purchase of select DRIVEN oils.
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