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Old 08-30-2017, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ta man View Post
From what I have read I'm in a good range of 190 to 210 for oil temps.I ran a 10/40 dino oil on breakin for 150 miles. I just switched to 10/30 Synthetic which can see higher temps and not break down.
An added bonus with the oil temp gauge I can insure the oil is warmed up before a dragstrip pass.
Reading your break in procedure, etc, I predict that your motor will outlast mine

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