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Oil for running in - jansens - 13-09-2018
I am still putting together my engine (a stripped head stud is holding me up while I wait for a helicoil kit to arrive) but I was looking about for a good, cheap oil to use for putting in the engine to run it in. I have good Penrite classic/vintage oil to use as my every day oil but for running in want something I can use and change quickly so it seems pointless to waste the good stuff.
The local parts place had this oil on special: https://www.repco.co.nz/en/brands/repco/repco-mineral-15w-40-5l-r1540sn-5/p/A1249731
I think it was only $20 for 5 litres. Probably all gone now but if there is still some about is it suitable as a breaking in oil?
Simon
RE: Oil for running in - jansens - 14-09-2018
Oh well, we had half a day off today so I went for a drive to see if they still had the oil. Not anymore of course. Now all they have on special is this one: https://www.repco.co.nz/en/brands/gv-10-tools/gv-15w-40-4l-gvo1540sm-4/p/A1234571
Definitely looks budget! 15W-40 API SW/CF apparently.
Always happens when you see something on special and think maybe I should get some.... If you don't, by the time you go back it's gone!
Simon
RE: Oil for running in - Steve Hainsworth - 14-09-2018
(13-09-2018, 06:48 PM)jansens Wrote: I am still putting together my engine (a stripped head stud is holding me up while I wait for a helicoil kit to arrive) but I was looking about for a good, cheap oil to use for putting in the engine to run it in. I have good Penrite classic/vintage oil to use as my every day oil but for running in want something I can use and change quickly so it seems pointless to waste the good stuff.
The local parts place had this oil on special: https://www.repco.co.nz/en/brands/repco/repco-mineral-15w-40-5l-r1540sn-5/p/A1249731
I think it was only $20 for 5 litres. Probably all gone now but if there is still some about is it suitable as a breaking in oil?
Simon
Hi Simon,
Running in oil is available from Penrite . I used it in my Top Hat when I first rebuilt the engine.
I have just checked in the catalogue.
Product code: RUN005 premium mineral Running In Oil 15W- 40 5 litres - non friction modified. has high zinc to protect from wear during run in. You may need to order in.
Cheers Steve Hainsworth
RE: Oil for running in - Bob Culver - 14-09-2018
Ring manufacturers recommend first change, even with filter, at very low mileage, 100 or so. So pour some used MG oil through a filter and use that!