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Jul 16, 2006 | 07:02 PM

wes77

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After Cam breakin??

I replaced my cam(Crane H-272-2 Powermax in 350) and broke it in for 20min with Crane super lube. I drained the oil and filter after breakin. Put in Castrol GTX 10w/40 with new filter. What is a good additive to put in oil so I don't have a cam failure again??

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Jul 16, 2006 | 07:06 PM

marshrat99

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congrats Bro. I don't think that you need to do anything else other than enjoy your new cam. "Smoke em if you've got em!"

Jul 16, 2006 | 10:16 PM

mandm1200

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GM's EOS additive. Normally a pint is added during engine break in. I would think 8 ounces should be suffiicient to add for some extra precaution.

Jul 16, 2006 | 10:48 PM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

why use an additive go for the good stuff to begin with .....valvoline racing oil......however i did see a valvoline supplement for ATVs....i bet thats filled with lots of zinc and other good stuff

Jul 16, 2006 | 11:56 PM

SanDiegoPaul

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Add EOS to the oil. and for oil, use Valvoline Racing oil.

Jul 17, 2006 | 07:14 AM

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I used EOS during break in but not after I drained it. I was told it is a break in additive only due to high moly content and wouldn't want to use it on a regular basis. I filled it up wit 15w-40 Shell Rotella oil instead.

Jul 17, 2006 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gtr1999

I'm not at home to read the bottle, but I believe it says it can be used after the initial break in. At $5-$8 (depending how much your local dealership want to charge) a pint, it's somewhat expensive. It seems the oils of today are geared more towards newer cars. I think an owner of an older car has to be more careful today when buying oil; either choose certain oils or use an additive.