used 2002 f20c aprox 200 miles
05-19-2010, 05:43 AM
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used 2002 f20c aprox 200 miles
engine has been sitting since 2002 and also has aporx 200 miles on it. Now i drained the oil, but what oild should i use? can i purchas hondas special engine break in oil from a local honda dealership ? i did search but didnt find much pertaining to my situation. thanks !
05-19-2010, 06:10 AM
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I would run a HD 40wt oil with a ZDDP additive for about 3-4k. I think that this recipe would closely resemble many of factory fills in modern engines. Drain after 3-4k miles, then change to an oil of your liking.
05-19-2010, 06:46 AM
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wow thats a long time, instead of just pouring in the oil through the oil cap, maybe open up the valve cover and pour oil all over the valve train, and maybe even rotate the engine slowly a couple of times
05-19-2010, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonCrew,May 19 2010, 06:10 AM
I would run a HD 40wt oil with a ZDDP additive for about 3-4k. I think that this recipe would closely resemble many of factory fills in modern engines. Drain after 3-4k miles, then change to an oil of your liking.
05-19-2010, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bjjs2k,May 19 2010, 06:46 AM
wow thats a long time, instead of just pouring in the oil through the oil cap, maybe open up the valve cover and pour oil all over the valve train, and maybe even rotate the engine slowly a couple of times
05-19-2010, 07:48 AM
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i know honda uses a special oil for the break in period, there any way i can buy it? or maybe purchase a quality additive( im assuming this is what zddp is?) I should also use a non synthetic oil correct? and when i was searchin i saw the term DINO oil, whats does that mean? sorry for so many questions guys. I generally want to use the best oil for this particular application so this engine has the best shot at a long healthy life !!
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05-19-2010, 09:06 AM
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There is no special break-in oil.
The elevated levels of moly found in "first oil change" UOA's is just assembly lube.
IMO a cheap dino 10W-30 or 5W-30 for at least 5k miles is all you need.
You need the rings & FRM cylinder walls and the valve train to "wear".
ZDDP is an anti wear additive, mainly used to prevent wear on flat tappet lifters.
#1 - "we" don't have flat tappet lifters.
#2 - you want to break-in (= wear)
Dino oil is mineral, non synthetic oil.
The elevated levels of moly found in "first oil change" UOA's is just assembly lube.
IMO a cheap dino 10W-30 or 5W-30 for at least 5k miles is all you need.
You need the rings & FRM cylinder walls and the valve train to "wear".
ZDDP is an anti wear additive, mainly used to prevent wear on flat tappet lifters.
#1 - "we" don't have flat tappet lifters.
#2 - you want to break-in (= wear)
Dino oil is mineral, non synthetic oil.
05-19-2010, 09:08 AM
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DINO oil is non-syntethic. When i was researching a while back, i believe it was suggested to use those "high mileage oil" for breaking in a new motor, it has some aditives similar to break in oil? Now i'm not sure if thats 100% true or not, but i don't think it'll do it any harm.
but yea definitely turn your motor a couple of times before actually starting it. As far as rotation i believe its clockwise, I got this from the honda manual when doing a valve adjustment and rotating the engine, it always says to rotate clockwise when moving to the next set of valves.
but yea definitely turn your motor a couple of times before actually starting it. As far as rotation i believe its clockwise, I got this from the honda manual when doing a valve adjustment and rotating the engine, it always says to rotate clockwise when moving to the next set of valves.