Does this engine need ZDDP additive?  It is .30 over and rebuilt.

I use to use VR1 in my FE and would change when started looking dirty, usually about 1500 miles. But I can't buy it in Calif anymore and didn't find anyone who would ship it here either. When I ran out of Valvoline conventional 10-30 to use in my Y block I started using Driven HR2 10-30, I change it every 3000 and haven't had any issues after 9000 miles on the new engine. Now I'm using it in my FE also, so far so good. I only use Wix filters.

There's a whole slate of items out there in California that have been "under review" right now, it's pretty extensive.

If it isn't water, and it evaporates, better stock up now.

The California Air Resources Board Is Considering Further Reductions in Consumer Products’ VOC Content to Reduce California’s Emissions Under the California "Clean Air Act"



CARB held so-called public work group teleconferences to evaluate the following products:

May 20, 2019 from 10 am to noon — hair finishing spray, no rinse shampoo, permanent dye;
May 22, 2019 from 10 am to noon — laundry detergent, liquid fabric softener, dish soap, aerosol cooking spray;
May 28, 2019 from 10 am to noon — air fresheners;
May 30, 2019, 10 am to noon — nonaerosol general purpose cleaner, nonaerosol general purpose degreaser, aerosol bath and tile cleaner, aerosol glass cleaner; and
June 2019 (date and time to be determined for an in-person meeting) — disinfectants, charcoal lighter, scented candle, antiperspirant, deodorant, body spray, personal fragrance with 20% or less fragrance, hand sanitizer, body wash, hand cleaner or soap, hand and body lotion or moisturizer, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, analgesics, rubbing alcohol, topical anti-fungal products, nail polish, mouthwash, pet care products such as pet litter, insecticide, denatured alcohol, paint remover/stripper, automotive windshield washer fluid and additive, auto body repair products, and brake cleaner."

Nice.