Brad Penn PennGrade Engine Assembly Lubricant is a high-viscosity pre-lube for new engine assembly work, protecting fresh moving parts before oil pressure is established on first startup.It is designed for workshop engine building where dry starts can damage critical surfaces before the engine ever settles into service. The tacky formulation clings to parts during assembly, carries load well, and helps protect internal components from wear, rust and corrosion while the engine is being built, stored or shipped.Use it on the key components that matter during assembly, then move to our Brad Penn PennGrade SAE 30 Break-In Oil for the first startup and run-in period. Variants in this listing include individual 177ml and case options.Features Product type: High-viscosity engine assembly lubricant Primary job: Pre-lube protection for fresh engine assembly Recommended components: Valve trains, cam lobes, lifters, wrist pins, rod bearings and main bearings Compatibility: Readily miscible with mineral-based and synthetic engine oils Formula detail: Does not contain solid fillers such as molybdenum or graphite Behaviour: Tacky, stringy formula that stays on treated parts Extra protection: Helps guard against rust and corrosion during assembly and shipment Packaging in this listing: 177ml and case variants Typical Applications New engine assembly and pre-lube work Camshaft and valvetrain installation Short block and long block builds In-frame diesel rebuilds and workshop engine service Protecting assembled engines before first startup Fitment Notes Recommended for engine assembly only and not for transmission assembly or rear-end systems Do not add or mix with transmission fluids or gear lubricants Use as a pre-lube, then transition to proper break-in oil for first startup Variants are available as individual 177ml and case quantities within this product