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Old 10-30-2002, 04:23 PM
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Could be, what happened to Lubrecon?

Perhaps a brand new, not yet broken in motor, has certain operating conditions and phenomena that are unlike regular operating conditions. Because of this initial set of circumstances, what the motor needs during break in may differ from what it wants for the next 100,000 miles. That would bring in conditions other than just fluid dynamics and lubrication chemistry. I don't know for sure, but I do know what has worked for me, all of my motors, and the all motors built over the decades by the guys who taught me what I know. Perhaps there is some superstition mixed in, some wrong explanations for the "why" aspects of some recommendations, and even some old wives tales.
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