Running in

Post by **Dominic** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:49 pm

Hi folks
Has anyone any opinions on the type of oil to use when running in a newly reconditioned engine? My local engineers suggest a fairly low grade oil, to promote wear and the initial bedding in for the first 500 miles. My own feelings would be to cosset the engine a little, with a decent 20/50 such as Duckhams Q. What does the team think?

Post by **Onne** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:55 pm

Use a good 20w50 and change it and the filter after 500 miles.

It's always wise to use good quality oil, I think it's false economy to use cheap non graded oil

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:41 am

ASDA or MORRISONS 20W50 oil is fine. Don't go with the 'low grade to promote wear' theorey - balderdash!

Post by **JimK** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:00 pm

Castrol making a specific oil for running in:
http://www.holden.co.uk/viewproducts.as ... 0&pageno=2

Post by **gairlochrosie** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:05 pm

The one going into my car this month is Duckhams Q 20W-50 Classic Engine Oil 'Mineral'

Post by **Dominic** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:15 pm

I use the Duckhams normally, relatively inexpensive & good quality, but am going to use a special running-in oil from one of my local suppliers for the first 750 miles or so.

Post by **gairlochrosie** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:35 pm

Dominic wrote:I use the Duckhams normally, relatively inexpensive & good quality, but am going to use a special running-in oil from one of my local suppliers for the first 750 miles or so.

Good idea, I'm with you on that one...