new engine, no instructions, oil?
#11
Amsoil makes an SAE 30 break in oil. When I did mine, I used that for the 30 minute break in then switched to Rotella for 500 miles, then to Royal Purple. I didn't replace my bearings though. If I had then u would have used the Amsoil for the first 30, then switched and used it again for the first 500. There will be metal flakes at 30 minutes and at 500 miles. It you having a brand spanking new engine, I'd change again after 1500 miles to Rotella T6 and I'd continue using that from there on. You won't (or shouldn't) have the sloppy tolerances on a freshly rebuilt engine, so the T6 or maybe T5 should be perfect.
#12
Amsoil makes an SAE 30 break in oil. When I did mine, I used that for the 30 minute break in then switched to Rotella for 500 miles, then to Royal Purple. I didn't replace my bearings though. If I had then u would have used the Amsoil for the first 30, then switched and used it again for the first 500. There will be metal flakes at 30 minutes and at 500 miles. It you having a brand spanking new engine, I'd change again after 1500 miles to Rotella T6 and I'd continue using that from there on. You won't (or shouldn't) have the sloppy tolerances on a freshly rebuilt engine, so the T6 or maybe T5 should be perfect.
Alex are those break in oils common at parts places? I've never looked for them. If not I'd better get busy ordering.
#14
#15
I should have been more clear.
I use the Rotella (Dino version) for three reasons: keeps engine clean thanks to detergents, makes seals and small leaks happy, and I get it basically free because I have a small fleet of personal and commercial vehicles. But this is the only one with a NEW engine. I started using it on the rover to keep the tappets happy.
I use the Rotella (Dino version) for three reasons: keeps engine clean thanks to detergents, makes seals and small leaks happy, and I get it basically free because I have a small fleet of personal and commercial vehicles. But this is the only one with a NEW engine. I started using it on the rover to keep the tappets happy.
Shell's party line is, "We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.", but that's because of the higher ZDDP, which you want.
Don't forget this
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#16
That's the most important reason to use it, or one with similar ZDDP levels. It's a quality diesel forumulated oil that's perfectly good for gasoline engines as well.
Shell's party line is, "We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.", but that's because of the higher ZDDP, which you want.
Shell's party line is, "We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.", but that's because of the higher ZDDP, which you want.
#18
That's the most important reason to use it, or one with similar ZDDP levels. It's a quality diesel forumulated oil that's perfectly good for gasoline engines as well.
Shell's party line is, "We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.", but that's because of the higher ZDDP, which you want.
Don't forget this
Shell's party line is, "We do not recommend for use in engines with catalytic converters that require ILSAC GF-4 specifications.", but that's because of the higher ZDDP, which you want.
Don't forget this
Then I realized I couldn't find the rear mains seal. So assembly has begun and stopped. I ordered four rear main seals from different places and it is a race to see which arrives first.
#19
#20
I use Wix normally.
I got cheap because I'm changing the oil 30 minutes after I start it.
Last edited by Charlie_V; 09-13-2015 at 09:06 AM.
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