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Tech - Cam Break In Procedure ?
- Subject: Tech - Cam Break In Procedure ?
- From: r.c.brown@ieee.org (Roger Brown)
- Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 07:29:26 -0800
> I am putting in a new G-cam in my car and was looking for opinions on
> break in procedures. In particular, is there a concern with using synthetic
> oil for the first few oil changes? I know using synthetic oil with a new
> motor not advised for the first couple of oil changes but how about just the
> cam? Any other constructive comments would be welcome.
When I put a new cam in my Toyota I ran a 15W40 diesel (Universal) motor oil for the first oil change. Cam mfg. recommended
operation at 1500-2000 RPM for 20 minutes, then a re-check of the valve clearance.