The Crucial Final Step for Perfect Ring Break-In

Even with perfectly gapped rings and an optimal cylinder hone, using the wrong lubrication during final assembly can completely ruin the ring break-in process. Total Seal Piston Ring Assembly Lubricants are specifically formulated to solve the unique challenges of the critical first startup. Using standard motor oil during assembly can often lead to cylinder glazing, which prevents the rings from ever seating properly and leads to excessive blow-by.

Total Seal’s specialized assembly lubes (such as their popular QuickSeat dry lubricant powder) are designed to provide just enough boundary lubrication to protect the cylinder walls and rings from dry-start scuffing, while still allowing the necessary friction required for the rings to mate with the cylinder quickly and effectively.

Key Benefits for Engine Builders:

• Protects Against Dry Starts: Provides essential anti-wear protection for delicate ring faces and bores during those crucial first seconds before engine oil pressure is fully established.
• Promotes Rapid Seating: Engineered to encourage the precise amount of friction needed for piston rings to file themselves perfectly against the cylinder wall finish during initial break-in.
• Prevents Cylinder Glazing: Eliminates the risk of micro-welding and oil-glazing that commonly occurs when standard or full-synthetic motor oils are used during piston installation.

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