Re: Oil for engine break-in

[Arthur Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>]

        The factory specified 20w-50 and this was for a new engine I don't
see why it would not be the same for a rebuilt. Be sure to follow the
break in directions as far as speed goes.
..Art

On Mon, 4 Aug 1997, John Middlesworth wrote:

> A machine shop guy once told me to use 30W non-detergent oil during the
> break-in period on a rebuilt engine.  Supposed to help the rings seat.
> The only stuff I can find doesn't appear to be very high quality oil.  Any
> advice out there about what's best to use?
> 
> John Middlesworth
> '72 MGB
> 
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