Break in oil

[Bigskyguy7911]

Hello all! I’m having a new 6.0 Powerstroke built. I consulted the builder about break in oil and they said they only recommend Motorcraft 15w40 or Rotella of the same grade. Every other builder I’ve researched require a diesel specific break in oil to comply with their warranty. Am I doing myself a disservice by not using the break in oil? In case it matters, the engine is being built with coated pistons and bearings…

 

[oliver88]

We use John Deere Break-In oil...specifically designed for breaking in diesel motors.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hello all! I’m having a new 6.0 Powerstroke built. I consulted the builder about break in oil and they said they only recommend Motorcraft 15w40 or Rotella of the same grade. Every other builder I’ve researched require a diesel specific break in oil to comply with their warranty. Am I doing myself a disservice by not using the break in oil? In case it matters, the engine is being built with coated pistons and bearings…

Is there a reason why you want to use a break in oil?

 

[fantastic]

Hello all! I’m having a new 6.0 Powerstroke built. I consulted the builder about break in oil and they said they only recommend Motorcraft 15w40 or Rotella of the same grade. Every other builder I’ve researched require a diesel specific break in oil to comply with their warranty. Am I doing myself a disservice by not using the break in oil? In case it matters, the engine is being built with coated pistons and bearings…

I'd go with a 10w-30 for a few thousand then switch over to 15w-40 or 5w-40. If that 10w-30 needs to be Motorcraft fine but there are plenty of Ford F1 rated oils outside of that brand. So long as it carries the F1 specification the brand doesn't matter.

 

[V70tdi]

Listen to your engine builder. He knows how he made the engine.

 

[PontiacHO]

What was recommended is fine. Change the oil and filter at the first 1,000 miles of use.

 

[Bigskyguy7911]

His instructions are to initially fill with the Motorcraft/Rotella, drive for 100 miles, then change the oil and filter. Repeat after another 1000 miles with same oil, then go to regular intervals (semi synthetic permissible). Can use full synthetic after 20,000 miles if I choose.

 

[Bigskyguy7911]

Is there a reason why you want to use a break in oil?

Because it doesn’t have the high friction modifier content. Low/no friction modifiers allow the high zinc level to help properly seat the rings according to the information on the break in oil. My builder is the only one I’ve found that doesn’t require the break in oil. I’ve never done this before and want to give my new engine the best start that I can. This is hopefully my forever truck with the amount of money I’m investing.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Because it doesn’t have the high friction modifier content. Low/no friction modifiers allow the high zinc level to help properly seat the rings according to the information on the break in oil. My builder is the only one I’ve found that doesn’t require the break in oil. I’ve never done this before and want to give my new engine the best start that I can. This is hopefully my forever truck with the amount of money I’m investing.

Is this a race/track engine? My understanding is that break in oil chemically wears the engine so that it'll make max power immediately.
Regardless your bound by the warranty requirements of the engine builder.

 

[Pablo]

What was recommended is fine. Change the oil and filter at the first 1,000 miles of use.

This.

 

[Bigskyguy7911]

Is this a race/track engine? My understanding is that break in oil chemically wears the engine so that it'll make max power immediately.
Regardless your bound by the warranty requirements of the engine builder.

No, just a daily driver/tow vehicle. This is what some aftermarket engine builders require for break in https://www.drivenracingoil.com/products/dbr-15w-40-conventional-diesel-break-in-oil-gallon