Bad idea, don't do it! This could raise the oil level to the point where
the crankshaft would whip up the oil and cause it to foam. The foam would
then cause the opposite of the desired effect, i.e. it will cause a drop in
oil pressure as the oil pump tries to pump air-entrained oil.
Doc
> Hi listees, (I feel formal today) I was wondering if it would be a good
> idea to put a bit of excess oil into the engine for the breakin period. Say
> engine hold 3Liters, put in four. This way you should get more oil pressure
> and have more oil to lube the engine? Wadaya say? Enrique
>
> SPAN Inc
> (Enrique Claure)
> 8416 NW 66 St
> Miami Florida
> 33166
> Forwarding Office
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