# Pit bike engine oil and break in tech

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###### We recommend running conventional oil (non Synthetic) during break in During the initial run of the engine you want the rings to "seat" and seal along the cylinder walls These engines are steel sleeve or cast iron liners cylinders and can get "glazed" buy the extremely slipper properties of synthetic lubricants and cause the engine to smoke We send every engine and bike customer an information email and post info in every sale stating so here is an excerpt from that info: These are procedures that are recommended for all motorcycles Engines and pitbikes. 1)Change the oil right away before you start the engine with 10w40 non synthetic oil. 2)Engine Break in , Run at low speeds with very low loads for the first 2-4 hrs. its ok to rev it up , just don't put a large load on the engine like big hills ect.Change oil after engine break in. Once the engine is broken in you may change over to your preferred oil if you insist or prefer We like Maxima oil Maxima Maxum 4 - Premium Break-In 4-Cycle Oil - 10w30 - 1L part number:W-78-9974 Maxima Maxum 4 Premium 4 Cycle Oil - 10w40 - 1L part number:W-78-9880

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