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Originally Posted by tomcat27 I would remove the spark plugs, put an ounce or two of oil in each cylinder, and rotate the engine (in the proper direction) a couple of turns. Would fogging oil suit this better than motor oil? Originally Posted by tomcat27 then plug the intake and exhaust...

Hello, I have a low mileage (35 K miles) Mercedes I6 engine (long block) that I bought a few months ago. I plan to use the bottom end with a slightly modified cylinder head sometime this year. The engine is currently in my garage (which is not temperature controlled) what preventive measures...

Originally Posted By: spasm3 Don't know the spring pressures, but i think that engine is flat tappet lifters? Exactly, the hydraulic cam followers.

Hey all, I am a bit concerned... I have been running the Delo 400 LE in my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300CE (3.0L I6 DOHC 24V gas engine) since it has a very good additives pack that suits the needs of my old engine. At my last oil change I didn't pay enough attention to realize I used the new version...