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4ford · 03-23-2015, 10:53 AM

what's a good oil to use when starting a motor the first time new cam/rings/bearings . any additive's ? suggestion's?

GOSFAST · 03-23-2015, 11:33 AM

You really have a number of very good break-in oil's on the market, it's just a matter of choice.

I do recommend avoiding picking up any oil's from the shopping malls or the like!

(Add) I also recommend against adding any add'l addivitives, really unnecessary with the correct oil!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Here's a couple we use, one is the Brad-Penn, which is mfd by the original Kendall oil from Pa. The other is the Lucas brand, also a decent oil. These are dedicated for initial start ups. Valvoline "Race" and Penzzoil 25-50 all work nicely also!

flatjack9 · 03-23-2015, 12:04 PM

I use Valvoline VR-1 10W-30.

Admiral · 03-23-2015, 12:19 PM

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My engine builder filled the crankcase with straight 20-weight oil and told me to drive the car for 200 miles and then change it. That's what I did and it seems to have worked perfectly, though I'm sure you'll get as many different answers to this question as there are responses.

03-23-2015, 10:53 AM	#1
4ford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Eagan mn Posts: 132	brake in oil what's a good oil to use when starting a motor the first time new cam/rings/bearings . any additive's ? suggestion's?

03-23-2015, 12:04 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: brake in oil I use Valvoline VR-1 10W-30.

03-23-2015, 12:19 PM	#4
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: brake in oil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My engine builder filled the crankcase with straight 20-weight oil and told me to drive the car for 200 miles and then change it. That's what I did and it seems to have worked perfectly, though I'm sure you'll get as many different answers to this question as there are responses.