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new lifters in. how soon to change oil?

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5.0Torx

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hey all

just got the new lifters in today. I was wondering whether or not this is cause enough for me to need to change the oil before the 3000 mile mark. What do you think?

TIA
 

Wallzy

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Yes - when you remove the lower intake you run the risk of some coolant spilling into the lifter valley, this is bad.

Walz
 
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