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Turbomotor: Yes, I was looking for a little of both...it's always nice to get some anecdote along with the facts! I too distrust anyone in the automotive service and repair space...and when possible/economical I perform all my own work as well. In fact, a few years ago I rebuilt a 5.0L SBF...

Dr Webb...thanks for the insight. I tend to agree with you about the recent commercialization of "synthetic" oils. I'm going to do a little more reading about the OEM oil that Acura is using in this engine. If it checks out (PAO base oil?) and can be had LOCALLY for a reasonable price, I see...

Some good information here, thanks! I suspected that modern OEM engine plants had incorporated some type of run-in & testing procedures to ensure good ring sealing...etc. I like the notion that OEMs are doing a drain and re-fill after initial run-in...makes me feel more comfortable with a...

Thanks for the input guys, I always know I can get sound advice here! Seems like the break-in technique is the same as I'm used to - wide variety of engine speeds and loads for the first thousand miles or two. Still some concern over the first OCI... I've read all about Blackstone's...

Hi all, I'm a long time reader, but post very infrequently. Looking for a little advice. I recently purchased a 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon...currently ~70 miles on the car. I have questions about break in technique and duration as well as engine oils and change intervals. The engine is a...

The key here is making sure that you properly "fix" the assembly to ground. In SW, make sure you have the slings properly mated to the surface of the frame that's sitting on the ground. You'll find all the support / "fixing" options in the Analysis Settings of Mechanical.

This is probably a difficult problem to diagnose without inspecting the timing components. Can you pull the cam cover(s) and see the cam gears or tensioners? What engine are you referring to? How many miles? It's unlikely that the timing chain is stretched. How are the cam gears fastened to...