SoulSearcher Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 you drove 1000km on a new engine without an oil change? ummm well no, they put new oil in when they put the engine together and they told me to come back in 1000klms for my first service....is that not the done thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 it may be fine on a brand spanker...although i thought it was the same as rebuilts. 100 km then change, then 1000, then 5000 all on mineral based oil, non friction modified but hey, i don't know...and mechanics are allwaaayyss right ;) ^o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 it may be fine on a brand spanker...although i thought it was the same as rebuilts. 100 km then change, then 1000, then 5000 all on mineral based oil, non friction modified but hey, i don't know...and mechanics are allwaaayyss right ;) ^o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corolla_Kid Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 When my parents got their new jackaroo they didnt do an oil change until 1000km as that was what the dealer specified. It wouldnt hurt anything though to do as love_ke70 said but i don't think it's essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Revhead[RL] Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 a modern engine is run in within 100ks. all this keep it below x rpm or change oil at odd times it bs. start it up, run it for 100 or so kays, change oil. cane it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Goverment cars come in with 20,000 on the clock, still factory oil ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancullen Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Don't mention government cars. They cop the worst floggings ever. I've seen a Hilux 4x4 come in that looked like it been rallied as it had been bashed on the underside from landing on stuff (or at least hitting it at speed). Plus there was long grass caught up anywhere it could go on, eg. wrapped around the driveshaft, jammed up in crevices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 theyre not run in within 100 k's but baby modern fresh engines is the worst thing you can do to them I'm not gonna touch government vehicles lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Revhead[RL] Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 modern bearings are made to be fine from instalation rings seat very quickly. or else it eats oil..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love ke70 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 found on: http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm Q: If break- in happens so quickly, why do you recommend using petroleum break- in oil for 1500 miles ?? A: Because while about 80% of the ring sealing takes place in the first hour of running the engine, the last 20% of the process takes a longer time. Street riding isn't a controlled environment, so most of the mileage may not be in "ring loading mode". Synthetic oil is so slippery that it actually "arrests" the break in process before the rings can seal completely. I've had a few customers who switched to synthetic oil too soon, and the rings never sealed properly no matter how hard they rode. Taking a new engine apart to re - ring it is the last thing anyone wants to do, so I recommend a lot of mileage before switching to synthetic. It's really a "better safe than sorry" situation You'll notice that at first the engine "smokes" on decel, this is normal, as the rings haven't sealed yet. When you're doing it right, you'll notice that the smoke goes away after about 7-8 runs. so yes, its sealed after only a short while, but not all the process is complete by that stage.. or so ive read.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSearcher Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 that really interesting....I was speaking to the part's guy at Toyota and he said that I would notice a difference in performance straight away (because it's a new engine) but that it would really, really be noticable after I've done 5000klms.... Oh, and it's a brand spanking new engine ;) I think some research is in order Lesley :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSearcher Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) well, after the car being in at Toyota since Friday before last (8 days) I got a call today (actually I've been badgering them for the last couple of days because my Service guy went on holidays - he told me but I'd forgotten and he'd usually call me to let me know what's going on) ANYHOO got a call today at 5.20pm to say my car was almost ready - I can pick it up tomorrow!!! YIPPEE!!! :hmm: So, this time, I got a NEW turbo, but they also said that when the car was modified (before I got it) that whoever had done it had bodged up the hosing. It used to go from the engine, straight into the turbo, through the turbo and into the exhaust and that's why I was getting the smoke. So, the car's been to a Turbo specialist who's re-plumbed (is that right??) put the hoses where they're supposed to be and now she's running sweet!!! So, tomorrow I get my car back Zoom Zoom Psshhhttt!! Lesley :) Edited November 15, 2006 by SoulSearcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Pssshhhtttt is illegal. Dare you to boost past a cop car and let it sound off Lesley :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSearcher Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 ummm I have :hmm: I didn't get pulled over (they had their windows down too!). Zoom Zoom Pssshhhttt!!! Lesley :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 You know, you'd also benefit more with your car running a plumb-back BOV than to one that vents to the atmosphere? The reason: Venting drops boost pressure and is only good for racing. There is no benefit of having one on the street unless you just wanna let everyone know your car is turbs! :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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