Hello everybody
Recently I became proud Suzuki DF 150 owner. The engine is brand new and I’m awaiting boat to come. After the engine will be mounted on the boat I will have to do running in as per owners manual. Procedure is well explained.
Here my doubt is starting. Which oil to use?
Manual is clearly stating that oil of 10W40 should be used for that engine. Part which is not clear is should we use mineral, semi synthetic or full synthetic oil?
Advantages of synthetic over mineral oils are very clear.
But, if you go deeper in any 4-stroke engine running in procedure you will find that all engine manufacturers recommend to use mineral instead of synthetic oil for that running in time. Synthetic oils are more “lubricant”, which is not good during running in period and piston rings/cylinder liner adjustment.
It might seem to some people that I’m overreacting, but on the other hand first couple of hours/miles is most important for life and performance of all engines.
Somebody has any experience?
Please advice and thanks in advance.
Recently I became proud Suzuki DF 150 owner. The engine is brand new and I’m awaiting boat to come. After the engine will be mounted on the boat I will have to do running in as per owners manual. Procedure is well explained.
Here my doubt is starting. Which oil to use?
Manual is clearly stating that oil of 10W40 should be used for that engine. Part which is not clear is should we use mineral, semi synthetic or full synthetic oil?
Advantages of synthetic over mineral oils are very clear.
But, if you go deeper in any 4-stroke engine running in procedure you will find that all engine manufacturers recommend to use mineral instead of synthetic oil for that running in time. Synthetic oils are more “lubricant”, which is not good during running in period and piston rings/cylinder liner adjustment.
It might seem to some people that I’m overreacting, but on the other hand first couple of hours/miles is most important for life and performance of all engines.
Somebody has any experience?
Please advice and thanks in advance.
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