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Oil for running in
jansens Offline
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13-09-2018, 06:48 PM
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/...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
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14-09-2018, 04:33 AM
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-...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
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14-09-2018, 04:36 AM
(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/...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
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14-09-2018, 08:00 PM
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!
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