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Old 04-11-2013, 05:51 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Chimpo View Post

Most engine and engine component manufacturers recommend zinc and phosphorus content of more than 1,200 PPM for break-in; in fact, many will void warranties on camshafts or crate engines if this minimum is not found in the oil sample you supply when returning broken parts for warranty. For this reason, many manufacturers produce their own zinc additives or oils with supplementary zinc included; GM even offers its own break-in oil with additional ZDDP.
While the ZDDP levels of the BRZ/FR-S factory fill aren't that high, they are still higher than the oil that you'll get from the dealer and this is one reason that I always say that it's not necessary to drain factory fill so early.

Some people are like "OMG! I have to change my oil at 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 3,000 miles to get all of the metals from the manufacturing process out!!"

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Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl View Post
lots of bitog snobs on the board already so welcome

I not a fan of the SN, prefer the SM
So that would make you an SN snob.

-Dennis
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