I have always heard that the lubricating properties are greater than natural
oil so the break in period would be extended with a synthetic oil.
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From "Larry B. Macy" <macy at bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
To: "Larry B. Macy" <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 9:11 AM
Subject: Run-In Oil??
> Well Hello, Boys and Girls!!
>
> And How is Everybody Today??
>
> I am getting ready to reassemble the 1500 I have that is going to replace
> the engine I have in the car now. I have a bit of a question that is sure
to
> stir up a few comments.
>
> I have been running Mobil 1 15-50 in my engine for a few years. I like it
a
> lot. Now on the new engine I want to continue to run Mobil 1. However I am
> unsure of using it for running in the engine. I don't really see an issue
> with it, but I have not heard anything about it. I have heard that using
> organic oil is preferred, but I just don't know why.
>
> Any thoughts on why I should or should not use Mobil 1 synthetic oil to
run
> in a new engine??
>
> Larry
>
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
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