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**JET** · 09-22-2007

That was me and I like to play it safe on an engine, especially one that wasn't fully put together in a clean room. By 3 starts I mean start it, let it get to full operating temp, cool off and repeat 3 times. That will get the big stuff out. Then drive it 50 miles somewhat easy, but no constant speeds. Change the oil and after that I drive it normal.

You will be surprised at how many metal shavings are in the oil. While it may not cause a failure right away, you don't want those metal shaving imbedding in any bearings.

09-22-2007	#9
JET Is funding Exxon. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ham Lake Drives: like a bat outta hell! Posts: 7,983	Re: Which Oil to use on a freshly rebuilt motor? That was me and I like to play it safe on an engine, especially one that wasn't fully put together in a clean room. By 3 starts I mean start it, let it get to full operating temp, cool off and repeat 3 times. That will get the big stuff out. Then drive it 50 miles somewhat easy, but no constant speeds. Change the oil and after that I drive it normal. You will be surprised at how many metal shavings are in the oil. While it may not cause a failure right away, you don't want those metal shaving imbedding in any bearings. __________________ Is burning corn and stayin' warm! My motorcycle is stock and reliable, my Talon is neither!