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Last Post 02-16-2012 11:40 PM by Tech@EPR. 8 Replies.

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02-09-2012 01:51 PM
i did some looking and all i could find was info on if you were buying a new car what oil to run. well im not buying a car im finishing up rebuilding my sr20 with forged internals and what nots and couldnt figure out what oil to use. i know not to use synthetic oil, but im not sure if i should run detergent oil or non detergent oil. i have also herd of using diesel oil while breaking in an engine.

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02-10-2012 05:18 AM
I am using regular off the shelf Valvoline 10w40 for my break in on my 4G63. It's at 150 miles and so far so good

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02-10-2012 02:54 PM
diesel oil.... for break in and regular use. research ZDDP additive.

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02-10-2012 05:27 PM
I plan on swapping over to synthetic Valvoline 5W40 diesel when the break in is complete. Though i keep seeing 20w50 recommended for my motor....i dunno if i could run something that thick when "cold" My oil pressure on cold start is already 67-70psi and drops to 35-40psi when warm on 10w40. Ambient temps for me are at the coldest 80*F

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02-12-2012 08:45 PM
I'll be running Shell Rotella 15w40 (Diesel oil) on my motor for the break in. When I switch to synthetic, I'll be running Royal Purple like I always do (had 200k on my stock SR running royal purple before I tore it apart for the build).

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02-13-2012 08:23 AM
ok i think im going to go with some rotella for the break in. as for normal i run amsoil or royal purple, i try to keep run a SL rated oil. i would run rotella all the time, but i get a good deal on amsoil, and royal purple

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02-13-2012 12:00 PM
Rotella synthetic 5w-40 is about $18-22 / gal

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02-14-2012 08:37 PM
i get any pick of oil and filter out of my local speed shop for free. cant beat that haha

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02-16-2012 11:40 PM
I suggest you run Motul break in oil. Its high in ZDDP and phospates/Zinc. Essential for any form of break in both solid flat tappet or hydraulic equipt. I use this oil in ALL of the engines I build and it absolutely without a doubt the best oil you can buy to break in a new/fresh engine. Contact any of your local Motul dealers or a dealer online to snag some up. You will not regret it!

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