COMP Cams 159 Engine Break-In Oil Additive, 12 Ounce

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COMP Cams 159 Engine Break-In Oil Additive, 12 Ounce

Name: COMP Cams 159 Engine Break-In Oil Additive, 12 Ounce
Brand: COMP Cams
SKU: 282159
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (35 reviews)

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Provides maximum engine life while also allowing it to reach its full performance potential
Made from a proprietary break-in formula that includes the optimum amount of critical additives ZDDP (Zinc & Phosphorus), Molybdenum, detergents and high grade base oil
Fully-formulated and requires no additives or supplements

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12 fl. oz. Volume, Break-in Oil Additive Type

Provides maximum engine life while also allowing it to reach its full performance potential
Made from a proprietary break-in formula that includes the optimum amount of critical additives ZDDP (Zinc & Phosphorus), Molybdenum, detergents and high grade base oil
Fully-formulated and requires no additives or supplements
Oil is fully compatible with gasoline, methanol and high octane racing fuels
Sold in single 12fl. oz. bottles

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	159-1
Brand	COMP Cams

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A lot has happened over the last year that affects your engine. The biggest is the reduction of zinc in the oils you use. Zinc is a great anti-friction additive but it also gets burned in the combustion chamber and then goes out the tailpipe of your car or truck. This adds to the pollution problem on street driven cars, but not so much in race engines as they tend to be more efficient and have a better ring package.

Odds are, the oil you are using does not have as much zinc in it anymore and you need to add break-in and lube additive. If not, you can wipe out your new cam and lifters in the first 30 seconds of running. Adding COMP Cams Break-In additive when you assemble your engine and with each oil change will ensure you have enough additives to help keep your engine alive.

Simply pour in a bottle for initial break-in, run the engine for approximately 1,000 miles, drain the system thoroughly and then refill with clean oil and another bottle at each oil change.

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COMP Cams 159-1 Details

ZDDP-enhanced Engine Break-In Lube Oil Additive from COMP Cams provides maximum engine life while also allowing it to reach its full performance potential. It does so by improving the surface mating of valve train components (especially flat tappets), rotating assembly, rod journals, piston rings, valve guides and other vital areas of the engine. This proprietary break-in lube formula includes the optimum amount of critical additives ZDDP (Zinc & Phosphorus), Molybdenum, detergents and high grade base oil.

The multi-viscosity, mineral-based COMP Cams Engine Break-In Oil Additive is fully-formulated and requires no additives or supplements. In addition, the oil is fully compatible with gasoline, methanol and high octane racing fuels.

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Engine Oil Additives MSDS (282159)

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Can expose you to lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

COMP Cams 159-1 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	159-1
Brand	COMP Cams

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Sold in Quantity	Each
Volume	12 fl. oz.
Oil Additive Type	Break-in
GTIN Code	036584147268

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

35 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers frequently praised this product for its superior performance in protecting engine parts, specifically in break-in periods and for flat tappet application. They consistently mentioned the product's vital role in preventing premature wear, maintaining zinc content in oil, and breaking-in camshafts. Many have deemed it as their preferred choice over other options due to its reliable function and affordability. Some customers even use it beyond break-in applications, adding it to every oil change. It is frequently described as a 'cheap insurance' for engines and for its role in noise reduction in high mileage engines. Indeed, many assure they would buy the product again.

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4.9

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Yep i would buy again

5.0

2 years ago

Buckchop

Ester Ak

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Put in in the 350 sbc i built and installed in my 39 chevy coupe

Would Recommend

I would buy this item agian and agian 10/10

5.0

4 years ago

Ryder

Verified

Great 10/10

New Cam/lifter install

5.0

5 years ago

Wasntme

Great Falls, MT

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Adding for new cam/lifter install initial break-in

Would Recommend

I think that this is a good product and it does it's job

5.0

5 years ago

B bartholow

Fort McCoy fla

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I like to add this product to my oil when I am breaking a engine in especially with a flat tappet camshaft it helps keep the cam from going flat and premature wear

Would Recommend

Good stuff

5.0

5 years ago

emjohns2

Verified

Seems like a great lube

Would Recommend

I would by this again

5.0

5 years ago

Sm performance

Indiana

Verified

Great break in engine oil

Would Recommend

Must have for flat tappet applications

5.0

5 years ago

Kenny powers

Indianapolis, IN

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Not only do I use this as a break in additive after you've installed a new cam/lifters. I also use this every other oil change to ensure the zinc content remains high in my application. Zinc is a crucial component to ANY flat tappet application and the of the shelf motor oils simply do not have enough in it anymore to protect your mating surfaces as newer vehicles dont require it. Protect your investment with a cheap bottle of zinc additive your mating surfaces will thank you.

Would Recommend

Good product

5.0

5 years ago

66 c10

Prairieville la

Verified

Works like suggested

Would Recommend

Necessary when breaking in a Flat tappet cam.

5.0

6 years ago

Texas Jaybird

Verified

New oils do not protect flat tappet cams. This product is what you need to break in a flat tappet cam without damage. It's cheap insurance for me.

Recommend by Comp

5.0

6 years ago

1Turtle

Holmesville, Nebraska.

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I kept hearing about breaking in my camshaft properly and I hope this does the trick!

Would Recommend

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Do you add this product if your engine oil contains ZDDP during your initial engine break-in?

by Carl

• 4 years ago

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Can you use this additive with fully synthetic motor oil?

• 15 years ago

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can you run comp cam break in oil after the first start up break in run

by Don

• 15 years ago

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