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capelo
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Ted (4/13/2020)
capelo (4/11/2020)
Thanks for the advice, I take note. I was filling the engine with oil and I had a big doubt, it is Valvoline 10w40, but I have noticed that it puts synthetic I have added ZDDP, but is it adequate? For first starts, a conventional grade of oil is recommended and not synthetic oil. The reduced friction attributes of synthetic oil does minimize the friction on the new cylinder wall finish thus preventing the rings from seating in properly. If the new cylinder wall finish glazes over as a result of non-friction, then the rings will take an abnormally amount of time to seat to the freshly finished cylinder walls. While attempting not to be an alarmist, I have seen instances on new engines where the cylinder walls glazed over so completely as to prevent the rings from ever seating. Those engines had to be torn completely down with the cylinder walls being honed again to get a cylinder wall finish that’s conducive to seating in the rings. That sounds like a big problem, what do I have to do now to fix it, that oil do I have to throw away?
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This is what I have used 
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Recycle it OR use it in you your lawnmower.
"FREE SAMPLE"
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capelo (4/13/2020)
Ted (4/13/2020)
capelo (4/11/2020)
Thanks for the advice, I take note. I was filling the engine with oil and I had a big doubt, it is Valvoline 10w40, but I have noticed that it puts synthetic I have added ZDDP, but is it adequate? For first starts, a conventional grade of oil is recommended and not synthetic oil. The reduced friction attributes of synthetic oil does minimize the friction on the new cylinder wall finish thus preventing the rings from seating in properly. If the new cylinder wall finish glazes over as a result of non-friction, then the rings will take an abnormally amount of time to seat to the freshly finished cylinder walls. While attempting not to be an alarmist, I have seen instances on new engines where the cylinder walls glazed over so completely as to prevent the rings from ever seating. Those engines had to be torn completely down with the cylinder walls being honed again to get a cylinder wall finish that’s conducive to seating in the rings. That sounds like a big problem, what do I have to do now to fix it, that oil do I have to throw away? Just put the synthetic oil to the side and use it much later after the engine is thoroughly broken in. If you experience oil leaks when you go back to the synthetic oil later, then just switch back to the conventional grade oil. For engines with low mileage (ie: less than 75K miles), do not use oils with ‘High Mileage’ on their labels as those contain additives that soften and swell up the engine seals. Here’s the oil I use for first start ups and break in.
  Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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Thank you, I will take that oil out and save it for another time, any rest will be left, is that a problem? He did not find that oil that he advises, I find a semi-synthetic, 100% mineral no. 
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I have found two bottles of this oil at home  It takes time at home but I do not know if it is valid, since I cannot find where it indicates whether it is mineral or synthetic, someone knows it
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Ted (4/15/2020)
Any residual oil remaining in the engine when draining the synthetic oil is not expected to create any problems. I would shy away from any 20W-50 oil for engines that do not have the additional bearing clearances built into them or is the result of high mileage wear. Here is another suggestion for a suitable oil for your engine for break in purposes. Be sure to add another bottle of zinc/phosphate additive to the oil for break in purposes.
 Here I can't find any mineral-based 10w40 oil, with that graduation only semi-synthetic. Can i find 15w 40 mineral could this work?
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capelo (4/15/2020)
Here I can't find any mineral-based 10w40 oil, with that graduation only semi-synthetic. Can i find 15w 40 mineral could this work? Yes.
Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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Capelo, it’s been a week since your last post. We are worried about you! I hope you are still making good progress.
MplsMike
'56 Parklane
Minneapolis, MN
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