LR2.4L engine break-in oil recommendations

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Jan 17, 2011 | 02:20 PM

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I need to look into the bearing clearances to see which weight oil I will need to use for after the break-in

Jan 17, 2011 | 02:22 PM

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If I were you I would talk to the guys building your motor!

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Jan 17, 2011 | 02:31 PM

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I used a straight 40w non-detergent for ~50miles (had to get the car home!) changed it, then went ~500 miles on a similar oil. been synthetic ever since, mobil1 15w/50 then amsoil 15w50.

i currently have ~11k on my 2.3L motor. This motor uses next to NO oil. The oil level is always near the top notch of the dip stick every 3k miles!

my stock 2.0L used ~1/2-3/4 qt every oil change (3k miles), bottom notch on the dip stick.

^^^^^^^THIS.

Jan 17, 2011 | 02:44 PM

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If I were you I would talk to the guys building your motor!

Mikey

LOL! Obviously!!! I will do so tomorrow! Thanks for your help Mikey and everyone else!

Jan 17, 2011 | 02:48 PM

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Just checking! lol Engine builders know the clearances of the bearing and what oil you should use. Different shops do break in differently though.

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Jan 17, 2011 | 04:13 PM

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LOL! Obviously!!! I will do so tomorrow! Thanks for your help Mikey and everyone else!

Synthetic is perfectly fis to break in an engine, with 10W40 or 20W50 high zinc and high phos oil,,, or get yourself some VR1 break her in cheap,,,

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:15 PM

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agree VR1 will work out good

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Jan 17, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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agree VR1 will work out good

Mikey

Mickey he needs to get AMSOIL

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:27 PM

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Mickey he needs to get AMSOIL

I told him a few posts above that the RD 15w50 would be good. motor break-in you can really use whatever. However, the RD would be nice after break-in! BACK UP OFF MY NADS!!!

Mikey

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:32 PM

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apagan, and we discussed previously that the RD 15W-50 would be a good choice for when the motor is switched over to E98, correct?

Jan 17, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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apagan, and we discussed previously that the RD 15W-50 would be a good choice for when the motor is switched over to E98, correct?

correct any alchohol based fuel used in a car should be using an oil that holds up to it,, its just good insurance since you will have peace that the oil is always lubricating,,,, now if you are dropping your oil every few miles or races than you may opt for a cheaper oil like VR1

Jan 17, 2011 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKCarbonEVO

I told him a few posts above that the RD 15w50 would be good. motor break-in you can really use whatever. However, the RD would be nice after break-in! BACK UP OFF MY NADS!!!

Mikey

Jan 17, 2011 | 05:21 PM

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Andy, would you recommend the RD 15-50 or the Premium 20-50 for daily driving on 93/E85?

Jan 17, 2011 | 05:34 PM

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Andy, would you recommend the RD 15-50 or the Premium 20-50 for daily driving on 93/E85?

yep or 10w40.

Jan 17, 2011 | 07:34 PM

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Ok thank you! I am a clean oil freak most of the time and was planning on changing the oil every 2000 miles and/or after every race. I'll roll with the RD 15W-50 then since I'm quite nervous about the fuel dilution running E98