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Old 08-29-2020, 09:08 PM   #14
garyd1961
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Re: Is break in oil on an L31 a good idea?

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Originally Posted by msg View Post
Thanks for the links! ive been looking them over and I guess Im a sucker for the sponsored info there but Driven seems to be a good choice.

Some details from that pdf link that I plan to follow...

"The least amount of recorded break-in
wear occurred when the engine was ran at 2800 rpm for ten
minutes, allowed to cool, and ran again for another ten minutes.
This is now recommended for all camshafts - bushing and needle
bearing lifters, or flat tappets. "

"Today’s hydraulic roller lifters respond best to 10W-40 oil.
Many noisy lifter complaints are
actually from using the wrong viscosity. A thicker, higher
viscosity oil like 20W-50 will not flow enough oil into the lifter
and too little viscosity, like a 5W-30, will allow the lifters to
“bleed down” easily. While there is a common misconception
that performance engines need a 20W-50, results show 10W-40
provides the correct viscosity for hydraulic lifters."

"Use a finer micron filter during break-in"
These motors ran 5w30 from the factory. 10w30 was an option but the dealerships all used 5w30 for oilchanges. I broke mine in with 5w30 and have been running 10w30 every since.
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