Ravenol SAE 30 Engine Break-in Oil MINI R53 | R52 | R50 | Cooper | Cooper S | JCW

Ravenol Break-In Oil SAE 30 is a specially formulated mineral-based engine oil designed for the critical first hours of a freshly built engine. Whether it’s a standard rebuild or a pure race build, proper break-in is essential to ensure piston rings and camshafts bed in correctly.

Unlike modern synthetic oils, this break-in oil uses a high ZDDP package (2500 ppm) and no friction modifiers. This allows controlled embedding of valvetrain components and piston rings into the cylinder walls, while still properly lubricating vital parts such as the crankshaft and connecting rod bearings. The result is faster ring sealing for ultimate compression and oil control, creating a solid foundation for long-term engine life.

In Short:

• High ZDDP content for excellent anti-wear protection
• No friction modifiers – ensures proper bedding of components
• Mineral oil base – ideal for the break-in process
• Optimized viscosity (SAE 30) for initial engine runs

NOTE: This oil is intended for short-term use only (maximum 1,000 km).
For best results, change the oil and filter after the first 500 km, as microscopic wear particles accumulate during break-in. During this period, avoid sustained high RPM and heavy loads to allow all components to seat correctly.

Please note: oils, coolants and other liquids cannot be shipped outside the EU due to transport restrictions.

Founded in 1946 in Werther, Germany, Ravenol develops and produces all its lubricants in-house with strict quality control. Its oils and fluids are supplied to over 80 countries for automotive, motorsport, industrial, and marine use. Backed by its own R&D team and innovations such as USVO® and CleanSynto®, Ravenol combines German engineering and decades of expertise to deliver premium lubricants trusted worldwide.