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What the latest on break in oil considering new formulations?

The "oil" is a recurring topic and I realize there are a number of ways looking at it, as well as personal experience. Having said that, I have my top end rebuilt and will soon install the engine which will need to be properly broken in.

For reference I do have Wayne's book and I also read all the oil threads I could find, however the oil formulations changed a few times in the recent years which brings me to my question.

What are you guys currently using? Brand and weight?

Previously Brad Penn was the king, then it was disputed and Delo or Kendal seemed to be the right choice. Wayne has referred to he's using Castrol in a thread. Valvoline was also mentioned Either way I was hoping to get some feedback from you guys with experience using oils available right now.

For the record I am considering going with a straight 30 weight with no additives for the first 20 min, followed by a 15-40 dino, and change it at 500 then a 1000 miles before going to synth.... What are the brands to use these days?

Thanks in advance!
PS. I have not seen any reference to Rotella T1 w30, and the T4 15-40 does not seem popular either. Is that still the case?
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