Brand new zetec start up oil

[Guest Ophidr]

Can any one recommend what oil to use on my first start up of a brand new zetec 2.0 engine 

[Guest Ophidr]

Also how much oil does the raceline sump hold 

[Guest MrToad]

On oil specification speak or email Millers oils who have superb knowledge for use and options for their lubricants - also a lot of the racing/rallying scene rely on their products and they will advise as to the state of tune or intended use of the vehicle.

Personally I would change the oil after a short running in period to flush out any early bedding in particles, although modern engines generally do not require this due to the high grade materials now used. If going to do an early oil change as long as you follow the manufacturers recommendations the cheaper the better as the additives that make up the more expensive oils will not have a chance of working properly.  Then the advice from Millers or similar should be followed.

As to the capacity email the raceline people or just slowly fill checking the dip stick regularly, I have found that capacities are only a guide as many factors will alter actual amounts. Generally start low and slowly fill to full as it's more trouble to remove than add, if normally aspirated slight overfilling not too much of a problem whereas turbos are not to be overfilled at all.

[Guest Ophidr]

Thanks for this great information

[theduck]

Millers 10w40 running in oil, change after couple hundred miles or after dyno tuning if you are having it dyno tuned. 

 

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/pv-206109-millers-oils-cro-10w-40-competition-running-in-mineral-engine-oil.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgM30447k4AIVLrXtCh2O2QOmEAQYAiABEgJg_vD_BwE

Edited March 2, 2019 by theduck

[magh]

That or a company called opie oils he will advise what would work for you. 

[DeanRudkin]

Have you checked everything I’ve been reading a few people have had problems with big end bearings etc on new engines might be worth a look 

[agent_zed]

Was watching 'fast n loud' the other day and they were breaking in an engine after rebuild and used an additive. It didn't work and they ruined the engine and had to start again using proper oil for breaking in. 

so don't use an additive and normal oil, go for the proper break in oil just in case you were thinking of trying that route.

[theduck]

21 hours ago, DeanRudkin said:

Have you checked everything I’ve been reading a few people have had problems with big end bearings etc on new engines might be worth a look 

This is a good point, they aren’t exactly new anymore...

[Longboarder]

Zetecs sometimes don't suck up oil if they have been left 'dry' for a while and the oil pump is empty. Result is long crank on dry bearings and possible damage. This happened to me with a new blacktop engine and still no oil pressure! I simply cut a suitable tin can in half and stuck it in place of the oil filter as a reservoir. Took off the cam cover and lubed the cams. Took out the plugs and put about 5ml of oil down each bore. Then filled the tin can reservoir with oil and wound the engine back a few rotations on the crank nut. (Gave reverse flow of oil to the oil pump.) Then replaced oil filter and pressure came up quickly.