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Running in oil

Started by aero · 17 July 2014 · 7 replies

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aeroArchived member

17-07-14, 22:29 GMT+10#1

hey guys, just built a new rb30/26 engine. Just wanted some recommendations on a running in oil for the first 1,000k's?

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BTArchived member

18-07-14, 02:31 GMT+10#2

ulx

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NSNPWRArchived member

18-07-14, 12:59 GMT+10#3

Whats the engine builder suggest? Usually a basic Mineral oil...ULX probably too good for running in...?

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TUXEDOArchived member

18-07-14, 13:33 GMT+10#4

Penrite Running-In Oil

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Duke57TTArchived member

18-07-14, 13:47 GMT+10#5

Whatever the person who built it thinks. If it was you, just a basic mineral oil. You can buy break in oils as well from Penrite and others.

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Catchme>Archived member

22-07-14, 17:20 GMT+10#6

What's the best oil to use after run in? I have used the or rite run in oil now going to normal any suggestions on weight, viscosity and brands??

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Duke57TTArchived member

22-07-14, 20:09 GMT+10#7

Talk to your engine builder.

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SLDSHOArchived member

25-07-14, 11:46 GMT+10#8

Ulx way to go

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