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When should I start using synthetic in my rebuilt B230FT? 700

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posted by  john sargent on  Fri Aug 30 16:37 CST 2002
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Once you use synthetic oil, all break in of the piston rings stops. Don't switch until oil consumption has stabilized. I personally would not switch before 10,000 miles. Piston ircraft usually run break in oil until about 30 to 50 hours of use at 75% power. Fifty hours of driving at 60 mph would be 3000 miles, so that would be acceptable to aircraft standards. Be sure to use plenty of power (higher speeds) if you can safely in order to keep the piston rings working tightly to the cylinder bores.
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john






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