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Old 11-06-2006, 11:06 AM
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Since the engine is NEW again I would switch to a 0W-40 OR to a 5W-40 synthetic at or before 500mi.

A few full throttle runs after 100-200 will help with break-in. NOT with any real load though. After the first oil change you should be able to start loading the engine..but hold off heavy loading for another 500mi.
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