When to change oil in crate motor?
05-08-2016, 01:36 PM
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When to change oil in crate motor?
I am about ready to start up my LT5 crate motor, how long should I run it before I change oil? the oil in it has a yellow color, very different from a regular oil like Mobil 1 wich makes me think it's a brake in oil.
Thanks
Al
Thanks
Al
05-08-2016, 10:32 PM
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Never heard of that be curious to hear more
Could be simply contaminated from yrs of condensation had it happen on a brand new differential (sat for 10 yrs inside)
Take it with a grain of salt though just a W.A.G.
Could be simply contaminated from yrs of condensation had it happen on a brand new differential (sat for 10 yrs inside)
Take it with a grain of salt though just a W.A.G.
05-09-2016, 02:09 PM
#3
Drifting
Caveat: I don't have a clue about what oil may have been installed in crate engines nor do I know what long term storage may do do alter its condition.
However: Rather than gamble with an expensive, new crate engine, I would drain it &, replace with non-synthetic, high quality motor oil for break-in.
Here's a good read for you to consider.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014...ly-lube-needs/
However: Rather than gamble with an expensive, new crate engine, I would drain it &, replace with non-synthetic, high quality motor oil for break-in.
Here's a good read for you to consider.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014...ly-lube-needs/
05-09-2016, 03:27 PM
#4
NCM Lifetime # 982
There's loads of great info on that link.
05-10-2016, 01:33 AM
#5
Caveat: I don't have a clue about what oil may have been installed in crate engines nor do I know what long term storage may do do alter its condition.
However: Rather than gamble with an expensive, new crate engine, I would drain it &, replace with non-synthetic, high quality motor oil for break-in.
Here's a good read for you to consider.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014...ly-lube-needs/
However: Rather than gamble with an expensive, new crate engine, I would drain it &, replace with non-synthetic, high quality motor oil for break-in.
Here's a good read for you to consider.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014...ly-lube-needs/
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