14-01-2022, 02:25 PM
Hi all.
What do those of you who rebuild A7 engines recommend for oil for the first start up ?
I am getting prepared to start the new rebuilt engine and I'm wondering what type of oil is recommended for the initial start and break in.
The machine shop that did the crank, re-bore etc. recommend I use a "break-in" oil with ZDDP which is designed to help everything seat etc. on the initial start and running for the first 100 miles or so, whereupon the oil is drained and the oil selected for use in the engine is put in.
Your thoughts on this would be most appreciated.
Stephen
What do those of you who rebuild A7 engines recommend for oil for the first start up ?
I am getting prepared to start the new rebuilt engine and I'm wondering what type of oil is recommended for the initial start and break in.
The machine shop that did the crank, re-bore etc. recommend I use a "break-in" oil with ZDDP which is designed to help everything seat etc. on the initial start and running for the first 100 miles or so, whereupon the oil is drained and the oil selected for use in the engine is put in.
Your thoughts on this would be most appreciated.
Stephen