On Thu, 7 Aug 1997, Shane F. Ingate wrote:
> I believe it is an excellent thing to to after an engine rebuild.
> I run synthetic on my rebuilt engines, and there are no leaks. My TR6
> engine is yet to be rebuilt, so I am holding off moving to synthetic.
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
>
Shane
I have been told not to use synthetic oils in freshly rebuilt
engines... At least not right away. The bedding in process for
the rings can be affected. The Mechanic I talked to recommended
straight 30 wt oil to start with for my TR4 and then to switch over
to synthetics at the first oil change.
Of Course YEMV (Your Expert May Vary)
Greg Petrolati
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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