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Offline dpcd67

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Lucas Break in OIl Question
« on: June 09, 2014 - 04:18:55 PM »
Can I use Lucas 30W break in oil, as a continuous use oil?  In a 340? It contains lots of zinc so I think it should be good.  I test ran it to break in the cam, and drained it out, and I planned to put another 5 quarts in to use for running. Any reason not to?  (disregard outside temperature) I also have some zinc additive that I will use at some point in the future, mixed with some regular, modern, oil.
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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2014 - 04:23:45 PM »
I would run performance oil such as Lucas. I would think that break in oil is exactly that. Lubricates but promotes wear in to bed the components. Or use ordinary oil with the additive like I do. Just my thought.
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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2014 - 04:26:38 PM »
I don't think break in oils have the normal detergent packages and should not be run much longer than the break in period

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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2014 - 05:26:39 PM »
I asked Lucas this and they said to just use the break-in additive, much less expensive.
A $12 bottle from Advanced is enough for 3 oil changes.


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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2014 - 11:27:27 AM »
Ok, I was wondering that it might cause more wear so the bearings and rings can seat quickly. I have some Lucas zinc additive so I will use that with some Pennzoil or Walmart oil. Just kidding.  thanks.
1963 Dodge M37 (3)
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1971 Plymouth Duster
Bought new in '71; I wanted the Challenger but they were $2850; too much $ so I got the 318, 3 speed on the floor, Twister Duster for $2100.
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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2014 - 11:33:45 AM »
Zinc is the issue, I use the cheapest oil I can find with the Lucas additive.
 Usually Walmart, they don't actually make the oil is just rebranded.
I refuse to pay $75 for an oil change I do myself.

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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2014 - 02:37:09 PM »

Joe Gibbs is a great break in oil but you can choose what you like.
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Re: Lucas Break in OIl Question
« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2014 - 06:57:21 PM »
Its already broken in and I used Lucas.
1963 Dodge M37 (3)
1967 Dodge WM300 (2)
1971 Plymouth Duster
Bought new in '71; I wanted the Challenger but they were $2850; too much $ so I got the 318, 3 speed on the floor, Twister Duster for $2100.
1973 Plymouth Barracuda
I ain't done yet.