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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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what type of oil should I use during the break-in of my new motor. I know not to use synthetic, but what brand, and rating or whatever should I use. thanks!!

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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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not synthetic...that's about it
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Default Re: oil for break in (igyloo)

Castrol GTX non Syn
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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I believe you want to use a non detergent oil for 3,000 miles
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Default Re: oil for break in (thegrinch)

I like castrol gtx too. no good reason tho.
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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You can use any regular oil. I know when I bought my car new I changed the oil after 1500kms. Get all the filings from the new motor breaking in out of there. I went to synthetic oil after 10,000kms.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BALL BAG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Castrol GTX non Syn</TD></TR></TABLE>

I like Castrol!
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