Break in oil

js72mav · 07-19-2016, 09:56 PM

Hi Guys,
How are you guys doing your break in procedure when dealing with break in oil? How long are you running it? Things like that. Are you going straight to synthetic oil right after?
Thanks in advance,
Jamie

HandOverFist · 07-20-2016, 02:11 AM

Nothing special here...Castrol 5W-30 from start to end.

Eman · 07-20-2016, 08:25 AM

Start engine, break in, drain oil, remove filter and cut open. Replace with whatever oil and filter you plan on running and go race.
The idea of an engine break in is to allow the parts to "wear" to each other. Why would you want all of those wear particles in a motor any longer than necessary? I also install neodymium magnets throughout to catch metallic particles.

Myron Piatek · 07-20-2016, 12:01 PM

I go through several (4-8) heat-cool-heat-cool cycles, not letting it get too warm initially because of the bearing & ring clearances. Running duration depends on radiator efficiency & amount of hard-block. Check everything, put race springs in if breaking in with softer springs, drain oil while still warm, refill with synthetic race oil and go!

As mentioned, magnets and cutting the filter open are always a good idea. I always use a magnetic drain plug for ongoing checks.

Amsoil has a break-in specific oil that works well.

Ed Wright · 07-20-2016, 12:12 PM

Had really good luck with ring seal using Driven BR30. It is 5W30 wt.

Monte Howard · 07-20-2016, 09:04 PM

Call HP lubricants in Manteno,IL, you won't be disappointed. Run it the first race or as long as you want. Their racing oil line is called Badd Azz racing oil.

07-19-2016, 09:56 PM	#1
js72mav Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Break in oil Hi Guys, How are you guys doing your break in procedure when dealing with break in oil? How long are you running it? Things like that. Are you going straight to synthetic oil right after? Thanks in advance, Jamie

07-20-2016, 02:11 AM	#2
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Break in oil Nothing special here...Castrol 5W-30 from start to end. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

07-20-2016, 08:25 AM	#3
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 467 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Break in oil Start engine, break in, drain oil, remove filter and cut open. Replace with whatever oil and filter you plan on running and go race. The idea of an engine break in is to allow the parts to "wear" to each other. Why would you want all of those wear particles in a motor any longer than necessary? I also install neodymium magnets throughout to catch metallic particles.

07-20-2016, 12:01 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Break in oil I go through several (4-8) heat-cool-heat-cool cycles, not letting it get too warm initially because of the bearing & ring clearances. Running duration depends on radiator efficiency & amount of hard-block. Check everything, put race springs in if breaking in with softer springs, drain oil while still warm, refill with synthetic race oil and go! As mentioned, magnets and cutting the filter open are always a good idea. I always use a magnetic drain plug for ongoing checks. Amsoil has a break-in specific oil that works well. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

07-20-2016, 12:12 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Break in oil Had really good luck with ring seal using Driven BR30. It is 5W30 wt. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-20-2016, 09:04 PM	#6
Monte Howard Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Potomac,IL Posts: 277 Likes: 1 Liked 60 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Break in oil Call HP lubricants in Manteno,IL, you won't be disappointed. Run it the first race or as long as you want. Their racing oil line is called Badd Azz racing oil. __________________ Monte Howard 3209 STK, 3208 SS