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Warming the oil and circulating it mixes contaminants and sediments that settle to the bottom, so more of them drain out when the oil is hot instead of staying in the pan.
The engine needs four and a half quarts total, using Mobil Delvac extreme synthetic oil plus about half a quart of Lucas oil additive.
Yes, fine metallic paste on the magnetic plug is expected, especially during break-in, as long as there are no large chunks present.
The low clearance makes it hard to fit a drain bucket or get under the oil filter, so the machine needs to be lifted with blocks first.
