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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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im bout to break in my motor and wanted to know if i should use full synthetic oil or regular oil?....
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 06:21 AM
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Regular, I believe.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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not a good idea to use synthetic, use regular
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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Regular oil as recommended by your engine oil cap! Such as 5w-30 cheapo oil. You'll want to change it in around 20 miles of breakin anyways. Don't go synthetic until like your 3rd or 4th oil change.

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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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i'd recommend using a little thicker oil such as 10w-40 so your bearings would set right. Or even (3) 10w-40's and (1) 20w-50.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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thanks...i'll probably go w/ reg oil...i remember it was reg oil and after a few oil change then go to full synthetic....i wasn't too sure...
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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We use sae30 non detergent to break in all the motors at our shop. Change the oil @ 500miles. OEM Honda Filters also.

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