 Break in oil, What to use and do you need it |
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| shelby/914 |
 May 15 2016, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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last fall I blew a capped air injection tube out of one head in my '76, so the engine has been refreshed. Barrels were pulled and honed, fresh rings and a set of rebuilt '73 heads and a new oil cooler. It will be reinstalled in the next few weeks and plan to change oil after a few short drives. I was using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 15w50 based on a local Porsche shop. I've got a case of both 20w50 and 10w30 Brad Penn in the garage in addition to the Mobil 1.
What would use and how soon would you do the first oil change. Doesn't have to be any of the above. Recommendations appreciated. Dan |
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| cgnj |
May 18 2016, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 6-March 03 From: Medford, NJ Member No.: 403 Region Association: None
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OK , which one of you peeps is a oil formulations scientist? Like maybe you're the subject matter expert for Mobil? I'm tired of this oil bullshit about the zinc. At the time this was an issue, China was entering the automotive market and many peeps had their cams run flat on break in. As a result, you are now married to a market that requires you to pay a premium for lifters, valve springs, or some other "super kit"because some air-cooled super-tuner said that there is no zinc in synthetic oil.
Anyone hear of a run-flat problem om cam break in in the last 15 years? Think it is because Brad Penn or Royal Purple is the answer? I'm guessing it is because quality lifters from reputable companies don't come from China any longer. Bonus question. Why was zinc ever an additive in oil and why was it taken out? Fair warning, in addition to knowing Mr. Subject Matter expert at Mobil, I happen to be related to Mr Zinc ( Materials Scientist, Subject matter expert for INCO.), and Mr. Stainless Steel (Materials Scientist, Subject Matter expert National Bureau of Standards). So while you dopes pay a premium for nothing, I spend my money on better parts, engineering, and machining and drain the oil. Carlos |
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shelby/914 Break in oil May 15 2016, 10:29 PM
SKL1 I'd use Brad Penn break-in oil. Has more of t... May 15 2016, 10:43 PM cary Brad Penn 30wt. Break In Oil May 15 2016, 10:54 PM Cracker We use Joe Gibbs Racing Oil - I'd give them a ... May 16 2016, 07:43 AM Amphicar770 ZDDP is REALLY important for break in. Mobil 1 do... May 16 2016, 09:06 AM Catorse Joe Gibbs FTW. May 16 2016, 09:21 AM bulitt Yes you need it. You could wipe out your cam lobe... May 16 2016, 10:34 AM
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Yes you need it. You could wipe out your cam lob... May 16 2016, 11:15 AM Mark Henry
Yes you need it. You could wipe out your cam lo... May 16 2016, 12:47 PM Cracker Another method for seating rings is load the engin... May 16 2016, 12:53 PM r_towle Carlos,
It certainly has been a while since you l... May 18 2016, 10:40 PM cgnj Hi,
Eric had me on lock=down after I roasted DD on... May 18 2016, 11:03 PM Dave_Darling You roasted me? Sorry I missed it.
We have had r... May 19 2016, 10:28 AM carr914 Joe Gibbs! May 19 2016, 05:34 PM Geezer914 Raby recommends Joe Gibbs. I have used Brad Penn ... May 19 2016, 06:03 PM |
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