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RE: question about oils..... - 11/13/2005 12:01:05 PM

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wow thanks for the calculations.

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RE: question about oils..... - 11/13/2005 12:31:07 PM

6Pack

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WHAT ABOUT THE ADDITIVES IN THE ORIGINAL OIL SUPPOSEDLY TO HELP BREAK IN ??? IS IT B.S. ???

What is the initial break-in period in miles according to you ?

In the owner's manual (section 4-page 7) they specify : '' No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance , economy , and life of your Mazda .

- don't race the engine

- don't maintain one constant speed , either slow or fast , for a long period of time

- don't drive constantly at full throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time

- avoid unecessary hard stops

-avoid full throttle starts ''

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RE: question about oils..... - 11/13/2005 7:37:11 PM

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I have not heard of "break-in" oil in many years...long gone. I would say your manual is correct, 1000 miles is correct for a good break-in. Most all manufacturers build a much better engine nowadays, so there is no long term break-in period. Most important point is to vary your speed, vary the RPMs on the highway so the rings will seat properly.

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RE: question about oils..... - 11/14/2005 2:16:53 AM

6Pack

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Ya so what I'll do is break her in real good , say at least 2-3000 km then get her flowing with the cream of oils .

I try to run her in different rpms but with the speed limit you can't stretch it too much over on the highway (at 100km/h it does @ 3000-3200 rpms )I've brouth her up to 145 km/h without staying there more that a few thousand feet at a time .

When I change gears I try to not pass 4000 rpms in the 3rd gear & up .... going up gradually up to 4000 max ; as the salesman warned .

What happens if I do that , and then later after break-in period , I start going past the 4000 mark ?

Also can someone explain what's going on inside the cylinders when 'break-in occurs , and more importantly ; what happens when driven at same rpms for long period of time ??? Can someone demistify this for us newbies to new engines ?

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RE: question about oils..... - 11/14/2005 11:46:32 AM

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Well by personal experience I can tell you it's definatly not wise to race the engine durring that first 3000k. I hit about 6.5 rpm and low and behold check engine light pops on. Got the code on it from my reader looked it up and it was a cylinder 1 misfire. Just means that the seal wasn't seated right and I pushed it a tad too hard for the first time. Haven't had that problem since though and I've got 6k on her now.

D to the B

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