Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:12 am
#1797767
Scenario
Bought an O-200 with 580 hours SMOH. Before fitting to the aircraft (Jodel) a top overhaul has been carried out.
Once installed we will need to 'break in' the engine. Conventional wisdom is to use straight oil for the break in period. Does anybody have an alternative view on that?
After the break in period we then have the option of using either a single grade ashless dispersant oil (W100 or W80) or a multigrade (say 15W50). I'd be interested in experiences of these options.
Bought an O-200 with 580 hours SMOH. Before fitting to the aircraft (Jodel) a top overhaul has been carried out.
Once installed we will need to 'break in' the engine. Conventional wisdom is to use straight oil for the break in period. Does anybody have an alternative view on that?
After the break in period we then have the option of using either a single grade ashless dispersant oil (W100 or W80) or a multigrade (say 15W50). I'd be interested in experiences of these options.