nathanrobo
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Been taking my time on this one - everything by the book - close to the finish line now.
So thoughts get around to first start and breaking in.
Experts seem to seriously disagree about breaking-in big diesel engines - conclusions are as follows:
1. Prime the oil pump before refitting the engine (mineral oil)
2. Start the engine for a couple of minutes, check for leaks, shut off and drain oil / change filter
3. refill oil (mineral) and run for 100 - 150 miles towing trailer with small car on various speeds (60 / 70mph)
4. Run for a further 150 miles without trailer
5. Drain oil / change filter
6. Refill with Toyota recommended oil
Being very different from running in petrol engines, this feels counter-intuitive. But I'd be keen to hear any comments.
So thoughts get around to first start and breaking in.
Experts seem to seriously disagree about breaking-in big diesel engines - conclusions are as follows:
1. Prime the oil pump before refitting the engine (mineral oil)
2. Start the engine for a couple of minutes, check for leaks, shut off and drain oil / change filter
3. refill oil (mineral) and run for 100 - 150 miles towing trailer with small car on various speeds (60 / 70mph)
4. Run for a further 150 miles without trailer
5. Drain oil / change filter
6. Refill with Toyota recommended oil
Being very different from running in petrol engines, this feels counter-intuitive. But I'd be keen to hear any comments.