What oil for running in?
28-06-2005, 06:29 PM
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What oil for running in?
Hello putting my bro's engine back in this weekend and was wondering what oil is best for running in, also whats the best way to run an engine in.
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28-06-2005, 06:38 PM
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is it a new rebuild?!
if so i think its mineral oil.not sure what grade..and dont rev it above 3.5k for 1000miles!
but dont go do 1000miles at 3k on a motor way..do vaired driving!
if so i think its mineral oil.not sure what grade..and dont rev it above 3.5k for 1000miles!
but dont go do 1000miles at 3k on a motor way..do vaired driving!
28-06-2005, 06:43 PM
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get some running in oil from wilco only a Ł10 run it in for 300miles under 3500rev then change it for some better oil and change that at a 1000miles 
28-06-2005, 11:33 PM
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i was told also that after 500 miles its ok to use a small amount of boost and increase the revs upto 4k .
and have been myself , its up to you if you do or not
and have been myself , its up to you if you do or not
thanks for your help everyone
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