In the early 1930's, Indy race engine and chassis design engineer Joe Lencki discovered the need for special lubrication in engines. While disassembling Indy 500 race engines for inspection, he found internal parts, especially cams, were scuffed due to a lack of proper lubrication, especially during start-up.
In 1936, Lencki developed "Speedway Cocktail" (later named zMAX Micro-lubricant) to help solve internal lubrication problems, creating a whole new category of lubrication. Early racing legends such as George Bignotti, Tony Bettenhausen and Johnny Parsons, Sr. embraced this new micro-lubricant that literally soaked into metal, using it regularly for maximum performance and protection of vital race engine parts.
During World War II, Lencki was supervisor in the Dodge plant in Chicago where aircraft engines for large B-29 bombers were constructed. While in Chicago, he met Manhattan Project director Enrico Fermi and with Fermi's advice, Lencki perfected his soon-to-be-called "zMAX Micro-lubricant®" formula. In 1947, after years of research and proven results in race engines and aircraft, Lencki introduced zMAX to the professional mechanics' market.
zMAX Micro-lubricant, known for years as Lenckite (Linkite™), cleans, penetrates and protects an engine from the inside out. The Linkite formulation (used in zMAX) is the first pure-lubricant to be approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for use in piston engine aircraft, today known as AVBLEND.
zMAX Micro-lubricant is used in thousands of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, outdoor equipment and airplanes, and has been endorsed by the late automotive legend and car builder, Carroll Shelby, who used zMAX in every car he built.
32 Products
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ZMAX Chain Lube - Conventional - 16 oz Aerosol
Part #: ZMA88-503 -
ZMAX Racing High Zinc 0W5 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-305 -
ZMAX Racing High Zinc 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 gal Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-940 -
ZMAX Lightweight 0W3 Synthetic Shock Fluid - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-210 -
ZMAX 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil - Limited Slip Additive - 1 Gallon Jug
Part #: ZMA88-203 -
ZMAX Brake and Parts Clean - Non-Chlorinated - 15.00 oz Aerosol
Part #: ZMA88-502 -
ZMAX 5W Shock Fluid - 1 Gallon Jug
Part #: ZMA88-918 -
ZMAX Racing Break-In High Zinc 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 gal Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-950 -
ZMAX 5W Shock Fluid - 5 Gallon Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-917 -
ZMAX Small Engine Formula Stabilizer - 12.00 oz Bottle
Part #: ZMA56-012 -
ZMAX V-Twin 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Gallon Jug
Part #: ZMA88-299 -
ZMAX Racing High Zinc 10W30 Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 gal Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-930 -
ZMAX Speed Wax - 24 oz Spray Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-424 -
ZMAX Silicone Spray Lubricant - 12.00 oz Aerosol
Part #: ZMA88-504 -
ZMAX Motorcycle 10W40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-840 -
ZMAX Transmission Formula - 6 oz Bottle
Part #: ZMA51-306 -
ZMAX All Purpose Degreaser - 18.00 oz. Aerosol
Part #: ZMA88-501 -
ZMAX Racing High Zinc 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-350 -
ZMAX Suspension Clean - 5 Gallon Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-912 -
ZMAX Lightweight 0W3 Synthetic Shock Fluid - 5 gal Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-208 -
ZMAX Multi-Use Spray Lubricant - 11.50 oz Aerosol
Part #: ZMA60-112 -
ZMAX Racing High Zinc 10W30 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-330 -
ZMAX System Cleaner - 12.00 oz Bottle
Part #: ZMA51-212 -
ZMAX 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil - Limited Slip Additive - 1 Quart Bottle
Part #: ZMA88-204 -
ZMAX Heavy Duty Cleaner/Lubricant/Protectant - 1 Gallon Jug - Gas/Oil
Part #: ZMA55-128 -
ZMAX 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil - Limited Slip Additive - 5 gal Bucket
Part #: ZMA88-202 -
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ZMAX Fuel Formula - 12.00 oz Bottle - Diesel/Gas
Part #: ZMA51-112 -
ZMAX Engine and Fuel Gas/Oil Additive - 12 oz Bottles
Part #: ZMA51-011 -
ZMAX Fuel Formula - 6.00 oz Bottle - Diesel/Gas
Part #: ZMA51-106