Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:25:09 -0400
Reply-To: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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From: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Break-in.......new engine (your opinion?)
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>How do YOU do or would do your new engine break-in????
You should start the engine with a 10/30 or 10/40
I would not let the engine idle for the first 1/2 hour running then change
the oil with the same thinner grade oils and drive it around TOWN with as
few red light idling stops as possible for the next 1 too 3 hundred miles.
Next repeat the oil change this time changing the filter also. IF you are
going constant highway before or driving after this then you need to be
using 20/50 this time of year
> -Second oil change
third oil change 1000 miles
> oil change intervals
then every 1500 to 2500 depending on driving conditions and loads
> -Oil grade???
20/50 any major brand no synthetics for the first 6 to 10 k
> braking driving
I'm not concerned about shifting points as much as sustained load. the
faster miles an hour the higher the load. The extra heat of the rings during
brake is why the new engine is at risk of piston scuffing and cylinder
glazing
This next part is the Shameless plug
Boston Engines have the new cylinders honed for increased oil clearance to
the piston skirt and a finer finish honing. I do this to reduce heat and
insure the cylinders are round
going faster miles an hour with the radio on
and thinking good thoughts for Larry's new mill
I remain
Boston Bob
PS Larry when are you coming to Boston we can go down the cape, get some
cheap sun glasses and cruse main street with the radio on
( WTRO )
----- Original Message -----
From: "The corruptor" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 11:49 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
>
