Date:         Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:55:00 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
Comments: To: James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BE7BFEE5.899A%tornadored@earthlink.net>
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James, when I had myu 2.1L rebuilt, at the 500 mile mark I changed oil
and filter, then again at 1000 miles. After that regular oil changes.

Be sure you have a Mann or Mahle filter installed, and I recommend going
to 15W50 Mobil One Synthetic rather than 20W50 Dino oil. It costs a bit
more, but I beleive onver the life of thengine you will be ahead of the
game in terms of wear and tear.  I had about 40,000 on my engine when I
finally made the switch, and when I did, the oil consumption dropped by
half. I wish I had switched to Mobil One right after break-in. These new
synthetic oils handle heat better than Dino oil.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

James V wrote:

>Just bumping up my question before I hit the road:
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>>After an initial 500 mi break-in procedure and oil changes, is it okay to
>>drive a van w/ newly rebuilt 2.1L on a 900 mi road trip?  Can it be driven
>>as normal at constant highway speeds?  Mountain passes?  20W-50?
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>>Thanks,
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>>James V
>>90 Carat
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