Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:07:00 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
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***************[Engine break in]******************
Install 20/50 Wt engine oil, new oil filter.
Run the engine at 2000 RPMs for twenty minutes. It will take a
while for the lifters and everything to settle in so you'll have noise,
smoke and stink. Don't just guess about this, time it with a watch or watch
the clock on your dash.
You may think that the engine is going to self destruct during this 20
minutes but it will not.
You can shut it down and reset the timing, points if you need to.
If you have to do this shutdown ,,,,,, restart the 20 minute run in
procedure.
Change the oil and filter, remove and clean the strainer after this
20-minute run in.
Drive the vehicle at 2000 RPMs or less for 200 miles. Change the oil,
filter and clean the strainer.
You can do the 200 miles in city driving or better out on a country road but
don't let the engine overheat sitting in traffic. Race the engine up to 2000
RPMs if you get stuck in traffic, you engines needs the airflow to keep the
heat down.
Install 20/50-wt oil after this 200 mile run in.
Drive the vehicle another 600 to 800 miles keeping the engine at less than
2000 RPMs and change the oil and filter again.
You should check your lifter setting at this time and check for any oil
leaks.
After you've got this break in done you should wait about 5000 to 8000
miles before you go onto the higher quality synthetic oils.
Stan Wilder
----- Original Message -----
From: "The corruptor" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 10:49 AM
Subject: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
> I think this could be a nice thread.... for a change!!!! (ha ha ha)
> I have my own idea on that... of course there is a big difference with
> todays car/van ans our old van / bus....., lets talk about old thec.....
>
> -How do YOU do or would do your new engine break-in????
> -How do you drive your vehicle in a break in.
> -First oil change????? 75 miles, 150miles, 500 miles
> -Second oil change
> -Oil grade???
> -Why do you think we do a break-in
> -What is a break-in??? (ha ha ha)
>
> Well, on that subject, i don't recall seeing specific info in the box, but
> they do suggest using 20W50 and not 10W40.
>
> Larry's way: Change oil at 75/125 miles, second at 300/500 miles go to
> normal oil change after.
>
> My way: 300 to 500 miles fist oil change, driving the van on second road
so
> the rev keep going up and down and under 3000rpm. Second oil change at
> 1500miles, going to normal oil change after (3000miles)
>
> What is your opinion?????
> Cheers, Ben
> http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus.htm
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