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Old 09-10-2009, 01:23 PM
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There are very good arguments for running a new engine hard, not to redline, but to build peak cylinder pressures to seat the rings well. That's really the only thing that "breaks in", and once that's done, you should have a well sealed engine that doesn't burn much oil.
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