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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Default Oil for running in a Cosworth YB
What engine oil have folks used for running in a YB??

Will be changing again after 500-600 miles

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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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i just used a mineral oil of similar viscosity to what i normally use.
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have a look on the opie oils web site they have some special running in oils.other than that some cheap mineral oil .no fully syn oil for running

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Cheers folks

What viscosity would you recommend after running in? Sure my mate said he was running 10/50? That sound ok?
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I use Millers 10/60 but a lot of people use Fuchs 10/50 (used to be called Silkolene Pro S)
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I use Millers 10/60 but a lot of people use Fuchs 10/50 (used to be called Silkolene Pro S)
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