I have also read that synthetic oil is not recommended for break-in. Not
sure why... About a decade ago an engine man told me to use 30wt racing oil.
on 1/14/01 11:59 AM, Chuck Young at kb7cg@anv.net wrote:
> I was told by the Machine Shop that did my 1500 engine to run regular 10W-40
> oil in it the first 3000 to 6000 miles to allow all the new moving parts to
> seat first then go to one of the synthetic brands... makes sense to me.
>
> Chuck Young
> Las Vegas, NV
> 62 & 79 Midgets
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry B. Macy" <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
> To: "Larry B. Macy" <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 9:11 AM
> Subject: Run-In Oil??
>
>
>> Well Hello, Boys and Girls!!
>>
>> And How is Everybody Today??
>>
>> I am getting ready to reassemble the 1500 I have that is going to replace
>> the engine I have in the car now. I have a bit of a question that is sure
> to
>> stir up a few comments.
>>
>> I have been running Mobil 1 15-50 in my engine for a few years. I like it
> a
>> lot. Now on the new engine I want to continue to run Mobil 1. However I am
>> unsure of using it for running in the engine. I don't really see an issue
>> with it, but I have not heard anything about it. I have heard that using
>> organic oil is preferred, but I just don't know why.
>>
>> Any thoughts on why I should or should not use Mobil 1 synthetic oil to
> run
>> in a new engine??
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>
>> Larry Macy
>> 78 Midget
>>
>> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>>
>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
>> System Manager/Administrator
>> Neuropsychiatry Section
>> Department of Psychiatry
>> University of Pennsylvania
>> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>>
>> Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question
>> and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
--
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If you're near Mountain View, CA,
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