What are you thoughts on this break-in method?
06-09-2005, 08:00 PM
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What are you thoughts on this break-in method?
I am about to get my built long block from SGP pretty soon and would like some advice on how to break it in. What are your thoughts on this method?
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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I do agree with one aspect of the break in method. DON'T BABY YOUR CAR! Make sure you vary your RPMs and dont cruise too long at one RPM. Also, don't be afraid to flog on the car. I also feel that mineral oil should be used for the first few changes as it allows additional friction for the motor to properly break-in. After that a good synthetic will perserve this perfectly broken in motor.
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Originally Posted by ReavTek
I do agree with one aspect of the break in method. DON'T BABY YOUR CAR! Make sure you vary your RPMs and dont cruise too long at one RPM. Also, don't be afraid to flog on the car. I also feel that mineral oil should be used for the first few changes as it allows additional friction for the motor to properly break-in. After that a good synthetic will perserve this perfectly broken in motor.
I've done that method on all my new and rebuild engines and its working
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Originally Posted by ReavTek
I do agree with one aspect of the break in method. DON'T BABY YOUR CAR! Make sure you vary your RPMs and dont cruise too long at one RPM. Also, don't be afraid to flog on the car. I also feel that mineral oil should be used for the first few changes as it allows additional friction for the motor to properly break-in. After that a good synthetic will perserve this perfectly broken in motor.
I would load it agressively yes, but keep RPM <5k.
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Originally Posted by ReavTek
I do agree with one aspect of the break in method. DON'T BABY YOUR CAR! Make sure you vary your RPMs and dont cruise too long at one RPM. Also, don't be afraid to flog on the car. I also feel that mineral oil should be used for the first few changes as it allows additional friction for the motor to properly break-in. After that a good synthetic will perserve this perfectly broken in motor.
elaborate on the use of mineral oil...
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