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Old May 8, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Default what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor?

resleeved, forged slugs, forged rods, all new bearings blah blah blah, the works. what motor oil should i use when i fire this thing up for the 1st time? gimme weight and brand (if brand matters).
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Old May 8, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Default Re: what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor? (Boss Hogg)

NO SYNTHETICS, straight 30W of ur preference. my motor should b back together soon. im goin to run it for 20 mins and then drain it. then run it 100 miles and change it again then 500 and then ill go on straight 3k oil changes.
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Old May 9, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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Default Re: what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor? (hondaatwsu)

someone said to use Penzoil non-synthetic because it is also non-detergent. has anyone used this or heard of this?
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Old May 9, 2002 | 06:53 AM
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Default Re: what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor? (Boss Hogg)

Any other recommendations, I would like to know as well, I have heard different opinions on this before about using non-synth then switching to synt later after rebuilding your motor. Any other input would be great and maybe an explanation as to why.
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Old May 9, 2002 | 07:19 AM
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Natural sediments in conventional oil help create seals within the motor.
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Old May 9, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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Default Re: what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor? (Boss Hogg)

get the crappiest oil you can get, like $0.79c oil, such as Pronto, etc with 5/30w. This is help break rings in a lot quicker, giver her a few pulls then change the oil.

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Old May 9, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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Default Re: what oil is recommended for a rebuilt motor? (CHEETAH)

pennzoil is the shittiest oil u can put in your car. i work part time at a lube center..that **** sucks
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Old May 9, 2002 | 05:17 PM
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pennzoil is the shittiest oil u can put in your car. i work part time at a lube center..that **** sucks
well there ya go. i guess i'll go with Penzoil since Cheetah says to get the shittiest ****.
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