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2016/01/01 11:37:44 (permalink)
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Engine break-in oil

G'day all, I've finally gotten the motor and gearbox mounted back into the car. Once all the ancillaries and a few other issues are sorted I'll be able to start it up.
 
Just wondering what brand and weight people suggest for engine break-in oil?
And whether it's worth running two lots of oil through it during the break-in period? (changing somewhere between 250-500kms).
My plan was to at least replace a couple of oil filters in the first 1000kms.
 
Thanks.
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    TomsMR2
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    Re: Engine break-in oil 2016/01/01 14:36:04 (permalink)
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    Penrite do a specific break in oil
    I have used it before with good results

    http://www.penriteoil.com...=1&id_products=397
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    Re: Engine break-in oil 2016/01/01 18:21:02 (permalink)
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    Id personally recommend mineral oils, that have no friction modifiers, and preferably high zinc content. So easiest to source are penrite and lucas running in oils, also joe gibbs (expensive and a pain in the ass.)

    You can also use base mineral oils and get a zinc additive as well.

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    Re: Engine break-in oil 2016/01/01 23:09:45 (permalink)
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    Penrite sounds good, they punch well above their weight as far as price goes.
     
    Anyone have any opinions on whether I should replace the oil half way through the run in?
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    Re: Engine break-in oil 2016/01/01 23:25:22 (permalink)
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    I did mine after the initial start/heat cycle, then at 100 and 500/dyno.
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    Re: Engine break-in oil 2016/01/02 12:55:30 (permalink)
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    I used the Penrite 15W40 'break in oil' for my new motor.
     
    I used 3 fills of the Penrite for the running in process, with the first change at 100 kms.
    Then the second at 800. 
    Then I went to a full synthetic at 2000.
     
    The new motor now has 18000 on it and seems great.
     

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