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

posted by  invar on  Fri Aug 30 18:03 CST 2002
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personally, i'm of the belief that using synthetic immediately after purchasing a vehicle is fine, even if it's straight from the dealer right out of the factory. i don't see why you would or should have an issues with it.

even breaking in the engine by driving slowly for the first 3K miles i don't strongly believe in because, as many people will tell you, new cars nowadays are manufactured much more precisely and to much tighter constraints, so that the breakin period isn't really necessary. that was what the break in period was all about 'back in the day': allowing the metal/seals to wear down a bit and settle in, etc. due to slight manufacturing imperfections.

i suppose your case is slightly different, being that an engine rebuild was done and your vehicle isn't new, but i don't see any reason why you can't just put synthetic in immediately.
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