AMSOIL Break-In Oil (SAE 30)

The primary goal during engine break-in is to seat the rings against the cylinder wall. Properly seated rings increase compression, resulting in maximum horsepower; they reduce oil consumption and prevent hot combustion gases from entering the crankcase. To achieve this, however, the oil must allow the correct level of “controlled wear” to occur between the cylinder wall/ring interface while maintaining wear protection on other critical engine parts. Insufficient break-in leaves behind peaks on the cylinder wall that prevent the rings from seating. The deeper valleys, meanwhile, allow excess oil to collect and burn during combustion, increasing oil consumption. Too much wear results in cylinder glazing due to peaks “rolling over” into the valleys and preventing oil from collecting and adequately lubricating the cylinder wall.

AMSOIL Break-In Oil’s friction-modifier-free formula allows the sharp peaks on newly honed cylinder walls (fig. 1) to partially flatten. The result produces more surface area for rings to seat against, allowing formation of a dynamic seal that increases compression, horsepower and torque (fig. 2).

Break-In Oil (BRK)
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D445) 11.4
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D445) 94.5
Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) 107
Pour Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D97) -34(-29)
Flash Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D92) 234(453)
Fire Point, °C (°F) (ASTM D92) 250(482)
Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172)
Para 1 (40 kg, 75°C, 1200 rpm, 1 hr), Scar, mm 0.45
Total Base Number 6.6
High-Temperature/High-Shear Viscosity (ASTM D-5481 @ 150ºC, 1.0 x 10^6 S-1), cP 3.5
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New flat-tappet camshafts and lifters are not seasoned or broken in and must be heat-cycled to achieve proper hardness. During the break-in period, these components are susceptible to accelerated wear because they are splash-lubricated, unlike other areas of the engine that are pressure lubricated. AMSOIL Break-In Oil contains high levels of zinc and phosphorus (ZDDP) additives designed to provide the anti-wear protection required during this critical period.

High-performance and racing engines often use aftermarket parts designed to increase torque and horsepower. The added stress can rupture the oil film responsible for preventing harmful metal-to-metal contact on rod and main bearings. The base oils in AMSOIL Break-In Oil provide increased film strength to protect bearings from wear.

AMSOIL Break-In Oil is designed to effectively break in high performance and racing engines requiring SAE 30 oil, helping maximize compression, horsepower and torque.

The engine builder’s or manufacturer’s break-in recommendations should be followed if available. Break-in period should not exceed 1,000 miles (1,600 km). When the engine is new, the exhaust ports will have a large area of oil residue (Fig. 3).As the rings begin to seat, less oil is passed and the oil residue area begins to shrink (Fig. 4). When the rings are fully seated and have formed a tight seal against the cylinder walls, no oil residue will be evident. Other common methods to determine if rings have seated include performing a leak-down test or horsepower measurements over time. Break-in duration will vary between engines. Afterward, drain and fill the engine with an AMSOIL high-performance synthetic oil that meets builder or manufacturer specifications.

This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for the intended application and according to the recommendations in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). An SDS is available via the Internet at AMSOIL.com or upon request at(715) 392-7101. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Don’t pollute. Return used oil to collection centers.