Engine Rebuild-How many KM to Oil Change
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Engine Rebuild-How many KM to Oil Change
My car is getting new internals including Pistons, Rings and all Bearings.
Becuase of this I am planning to change the oil before the next service is due, How many KMs should I do on the new Engine before the Oil and Filter Change?
I am thinking about 1500 KM.
Becuase of this I am planning to change the oil before the next service is due, How many KMs should I do on the new Engine before the Oil and Filter Change?
I am thinking about 1500 KM.
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My BMW dealer told me to come back for a 1k miles oil change in a similar situation, so right around the mileage you are considering. FWIW I looked at the filter element also...there were definitely fine metal particles in there.
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well, i wouldnt run it hard, as someone recommend, but most factory engines are broken in at the factory. a rebuild may require an early oil change just to get the s|-|it out of there.
500km should be fine. it certainly wont hurt to change the oil early.
500km should be fine. it certainly wont hurt to change the oil early.
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Merc is right. You need to run it on the hard side - and regularly allow it to decelerate off-throttle - to force the piston rings to completely contact the cylinder walls. Really!
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There is a special 'running in oil'. Its mineral based as well and you usually change it after 1000 klms.
No idea if thats what they do over in Germany though.
The thing should have a warranty though?
No idea if thats what they do over in Germany though.
The thing should have a warranty though?
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Morgan,
Remembering your previous posts you had the head gasket and lifter failure that puked your engine. In accordance with the service bulletin your dealer should run the engine with new oil for a few hours then change the oil and filter before delivery to you. I'd go about 1,000 miles after that and change it again. As for pushing the engine really hard, I'd advise against that. It might help the rings to set faster (they will eventually anyway) but its not the best idea for the bearings as they take a bit of time to take a set with the crank and rods. It's more important to run it at various RPM's to get everything to set in properly. Best of luck and glad to hear you got the issue resolved.
Last edited by DuaneC63; Aug 25, 2012 at 01:01 AM.
