New engine, no break-in oil
02-24-2006, 12:52 PM
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New engine, no break-in oil
So my thrust bearing went out on my 04 S (which makes a terrible noise and vibration, BTW) necessitating the replacement of my short block. So after about 12K miles, I basically have a new engine.
The dealer filled the car with Castrol Synth Blend, which has me a little concerned that they basically used a synth, albeit a blend, instead of the regular break-in oil they use at the factory.
I have a can of Mr Moly break in fluid on order, but I've been told not to use it with synth. Any opinions on whether or not I should use it with the blend from the dealer, or should I drain the engine and use dino with the Mr Moly? Or something altogether different?
The dealer filled the car with Castrol Synth Blend, which has me a little concerned that they basically used a synth, albeit a blend, instead of the regular break-in oil they use at the factory.
I have a can of Mr Moly break in fluid on order, but I've been told not to use it with synth. Any opinions on whether or not I should use it with the blend from the dealer, or should I drain the engine and use dino with the Mr Moly? Or something altogether different?
02-24-2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by VoIPA,Feb 24 2006, 04:52 PM
So my thrust bearing went out on my 04 S (which makes a terrible noise and vibration, BTW) necessitating the replacement of my short block. So after about 12K miles, I basically have a new engine.
The dealer filled the car with Castrol Synth Blend, which has me a little concerned that they basically used a synth, albeit a blend, instead of the regular break-in oil they use at the factory.
I have a can of Mr Moly break in fluid on order, but I've been told not to use it with synth. Any opinions on whether or not I should use it with the blend from the dealer, or should I drain the engine and use dino with the Mr Moly? Or something altogether different?
The dealer filled the car with Castrol Synth Blend, which has me a little concerned that they basically used a synth, albeit a blend, instead of the regular break-in oil they use at the factory.
I have a can of Mr Moly break in fluid on order, but I've been told not to use it with synth. Any opinions on whether or not I should use it with the blend from the dealer, or should I drain the engine and use dino with the Mr Moly? Or something altogether different?
02-24-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,Feb 24 2006, 05:24 PM
What were the early signs of the thrust bearing going? I have a whine from the engine once it warms up and am trying to locate the source.
02-24-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FILTHY BEAST,Feb 24 2006, 06:18 PM
Wonder what caused that ? I would think thats pretty unusual.
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02-24-2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Harpoon,Feb 24 2006, 07:45 PM
VoIPA - Are you in Alabama or Texas?
Good question! I'm in Huntsville, AL. No major prisons here.
Just NASA and some Army brats.
02-24-2006, 05:01 PM
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I was driving back from Houston in the 80's and had a 4 hour delay at 2am due to a prison breakout. I tried to sleep at a rest-stop, but the cops came by every 15 minutes and shined a light in the car!!!