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Old 12-17-2009, 08:57 PM   #40
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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23 View Post
you've never built an engine before have you? I've changed oil after 20 miles, 50 miles, 20 minutes, 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 100 miles, 250 miles from first start up. no engine is exactly the same, modern engine assembly techniques have improved significantly over the years. and most everyone who waits till the DIC says to change their oil will never have a problem. but ya never know. better safe changing it early after beating on it a little than worry down the road that your rings never seated properly and now you are eating oil
You are partially correct. Only built 60's and 70's engines. Engines built today are far more advanced that those of yesteryear. And my initial comments are based on driving the car lightly during break-in, not balls to the wall. Those type of break ins warrant early changes.
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