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: best breakin oil?


Quick92Se-r
03-07-2003, 12:00 PM
Okay I am going to be buying some pistons and rods. Which would be the best oil to use to break the car in? Last time I used cheap oil and the car was fine had no problems but I read somewhere that there is a certain oil to purchase to break in the block for longevity thanks.

mpg9999
03-07-2003, 12:26 PM
I have heard to use regular and not synthetic to break in your engine. dont know what brands.

Quick92Se-r
03-07-2003, 12:43 PM
I used cheap synthetic and then put mobil 1 ever since. I just want to be more meticulous since I am setting the block to handle 25-30psi

Slartibartfast
03-07-2003, 01:39 PM
Last I heard, you use straight 30W dino oil. This will facilitate ring break-in. Once you're satisfied with that, switch to your usual stuff.

Factories now get such good cylinder walls on the assembly line, they don't need break-in oil for the rings.

jprimera
03-07-2003, 03:07 PM
Use the motul 4000 non detergent mineral oil with is designed for breking-in engines.

muleman
03-07-2003, 04:49 PM
don't use synthetic your ring will not breakin right ,it does not let your ring seat right ,you want stuff to wear for proper break in

Quick92Se-r
03-08-2003, 02:01 AM
So then go with motul 4000 and I should be good?

jprimera
03-08-2003, 12:36 PM
yes.

this oil has no deposit forming detergents this is good if your are breaking in new rings ,and also has anti stuff agents to help ease new parts together.

Quick92Se-r
03-08-2003, 12:38 PM
Sounds good to me do I have to purchase this at like a performance shop?