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Hi, Just getting ready to fire the engine up and I realized that the Rotella oil I poured in is the Synthetic oil . I have the regular Rotella ,should I just drail and dump it? FYI new filter , have not turned the engine over. Thanks
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I’d recommend breaking the engine in on non-synthetic oil. After a couple of thousand miles, then you can switch to synthetic oil if desired. Be sure you're using an oil that has 1300-1350ppm of zinc/phosphate compounds.
  Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)
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Hi Tom, In my haste I failed to mention the engine has been sitting for a while. I took the steps detailed in reviving a engine I found on this forum. This is not a fresh rebuild just been sitting for a few years. Thanks
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