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Old August 31st 07, 09:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Robert M. Gary
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Default New Lycoming cylinder

On Aug 31, 11:02 am, "Jim Burns" wrote:
http://www.lycoming.textron.com/cgi-...=break+in+proc...

A new nitride cylinder will break in fast. Keep your power high, don't baby
it. Straight mineral oil.


Now the A&P is saying that mineral oil is out-dated and that modern
synth oils are better for break in than mineral oil.