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Old 10-26-2009, 09:51 PM   #3
clickman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaak
"Use the supplied 30 wt non-detergent for the first 500 km. Do not rev the motor past 5500 rpm. If the motor still has signs of blow-by at 500 km, use 30 wt non-detergent oil for anotherr 500 kms. If the motor has no blow-by use a 5w30 or 5w40 conventional oil until 3500 kms. At this point the motor should be fully broken-in and then use the factory spec. oil."
Interesting that the rebuilder is saying 30 weight oils are ok. I've seen a lot of concern about an oil that thin. It does get hot in TO at times!
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