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To: "randall TR3" <TR3driver@comcast.net>, "list Triumph"
Subject: [TR] oil changin'
From: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>
Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 18:42:26 -0400
I hadn't run my engine in almost a year.  I figure I ought to change the oil
prior to cranking it...right?  (Who knows- water might have got into the
system during that amount of time!!)   However, after checking the dipstick,
it only shows a clear 30 weight.  I've changed the break-in oil several times
already during the brief stationary break-in last year.

Once, I thought I had read of someone breaking a motor in with non-detergent
oil.   Also,  I suppose using a good SAE 30 weight oil for break-in is much
more important, even if it has to be a different brand name from what will
eventually be used.  Any comments?

I will refill with SAE 30 until i'm ready for 20w-50.

Thanks,  Paul


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