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Subject:Re: Filter Change
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 3 Aug 2016 07:49:06 -0500

39 wt?

On Aug 3, 2016 06:40, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> I always run straight 39 weight for 500 miles to seat the rings.
>
> Jim
>
> On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Gonna put 500 miles on this new engine and would like to have a MANN
>> filter
>> on while I do it.  Got plenty of those on hand. There is one on there now
>> that is Fram but which one I don't know. Would prefer one  I do know.
>>
>> QUESTION: Can I change that filter without dumping all the oil in the
>> sump?
>> I expect to lose the oil in the filter.
>>
>> QUSTION: What weight and grade would would be best for the extended
>> break-in such as this proposed 500 mile run. Might change out what's in
>> there  depending on the recommendations of our list guru's!
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> John
>>
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