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Do a Proper Break-in Routine with PennGrade 1 Assembly Lubricants and Oil
Proper engine lubrication during assembly and break-in after a full rebuild or a cam and lifter swap is important for the engine’s overall life and performance. That involves a three-step process using high-quality assembly lubricant, break-in oil, and motor oil like those made by PennGrade 1 Oil.
The Break-in and High Performance Motor Oil is available in quart bottles or super-handy five-quart jugs that are more convenient to use and cost less than buying five single quarts. It’s nice to have choices.
PennGrade 1 High Performance Engine Assembly Lubricant will help prevent premature wear of camshafts, lifters, and other parts during initial startup. It provides higher load-carrying ability and excellent surface film protection to prevent wear for highly stressed internal components such as cams, lifters, and other valvetrain components; piston wrist pins; and other rod and main bearings.
PennGrade 1 High Performance Engine Assembly Lubricant does not contain solids like molybdenum or graphite that can cause clumping and/or plug oil filters. It is compatible with mineral-based and synthetic engine oils.
Fill the crankcase with PennGrade 1 Break-In Oil for engine break-in. The SAE 30-weight oil is formulated with premium base stocks and a state-of-the-art additive system robust with high levels of zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP). This helps prevent metal-to-metal contact and premature wear of critical engine parts. That allows the engine components to seat properly for maximum engine performance and life.
PennGrade 1 Break-In Oil is suitable for use in gasoline and diesel engines.
Once your engine is broken in, keep it protected with PennGrade 1 High Performance Motor Oil. It has strong detergents, dispersants, and ZDDP anti-wear additives to protect critical engine parts from deposits in highly stressed engines. It provides excellent shock load and high temperature protection for heavily stressed parts including bearings, camshafts, rings, and pistons. PennGrade 1 oil also reduces internal friction for increased horsepower output while maintaining its strong lubricating film protection, even under the most demanding torque and extreme temperature conditions.
PennGrade 1 High Performance Motor Oil is available as a semi-synthetic in 5W30, 10W30, 10W40, 15W40, and 20W50 viscosities, or mineral-based in 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-, and 70-weight viscosities.
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