D A T A B U L L E T I N

Break-In Oil (SAE 30)

Designed for High-Performance and Racing Engines
AMSOIL Break-In Oil is an SAE 30 viscosity grade oil formulated without
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Quickly Seats Rings

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Fig. 1: New Cylinder Fig. 2: Broken-In Cylinder

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increase surface
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increasing oil CONSUMPTION

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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Break-In Oil (BRK)
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Increased Film Strength

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