We are still asking: What did you get done on your Bolt today ????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
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Do not start it and shut it down repeatedly. Wait until it’s ready, radiator full. Fresh supply of gas. Then do your 20 minutes @ 2000. Starting and stopping is not good for the cam.
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As Justhorsenround said, it is critical to avoid start ups and low rpm operation. I would treat the 2000 rpm number as a minimum as you want to keep the cam lobes lubricated for the break-in period. A break-in oil additive is a good idea as engine oils these days tend to be formulated for modern engines that do not have the same cam break-in concerns.
Ok, I need to figure out the oil situation first then. I have a Pontiac manual, which states that it need 4 qts and 1 more for the filter. I put 5L in, which is like 5.2qts. The engine came with a dipstick and tube, which wasn't installed, but I was told is the original. I replaced the tube with one almost of identical length, using Deve's instructions. 5L takes me to the 'Low Oil' mark on the stick. From bottom of washer to tip, it's 15-3/4" long, 14" to the 'Full' mark. The tube is about 8.1" long and sits 7-3/8" from block to tip. The way it sits, it feels like it needs one more quart, but I'm concerned about over filling it. This engine is out of a Pontiac, and I have the letter from GM stating that. Perhaps someone put a truck pan on it at one time?
I'm going to take some measurements of the oil pan and compare to another that I have from a truck (they look the same). If it comes out the same, does that mean that they both have the same capacity? From what I've read, trucks with 235/261 typically use 6qt with a filter...
I have this pan out of a truck and the deepest part of the pan (approx 9"x9"x7") is actually a bit smaller than the one on the new engine. Not sure if that speaks to amount of oil?
