New Truck Break-in Period and Process?
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New Truck Break-in Period and Process?
Back in the "Old Days" many of the manufacturers had a recommended "break-in process" for the first 1000 miles. As I recall it was like don't drive a constant speed (interstate constant speeds), change oil at 1000 miles, don't do hard accelerations or braking for first 100 miles, etc....
As I understand it with the new computer systems the truck "learns" your style of driving over some initial period of time.
Anyway - just wondering what folks are doing if anything special during the first 1000 miles or so.
As I understand it with the new computer systems the truck "learns" your style of driving over some initial period of time.
Anyway - just wondering what folks are doing if anything special during the first 1000 miles or so.
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My version of breaking in vehicles.
I pretty well go by the "old" break- in standards. Don't drive at constant speed for to long to help seat the rings properly. Other then that, i drive it as i would anyway. Don't brake to hard for the first 2-300mi , to prevent the pads from glazing . And even though many (including ford ) will say otherwise, i dump the oil-filter at 2000 first time around. Then i change oil at 5000 mile intervals. Don't tow for the first 3000
I pretty well go by the "old" break- in standards. Don't drive at constant speed for to long to help seat the rings properly. Other then that, i drive it as i would anyway. Don't brake to hard for the first 2-300mi , to prevent the pads from glazing . And even though many (including ford ) will say otherwise, i dump the oil-filter at 2000 first time around. Then i change oil at 5000 mile intervals. Don't tow for the first 3000
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Don't tow for 3000 miles? Really? I think that's being a bit over protective! This is 2012, a lot of things in the motors have changed...I say 500-1000miles and drive it normal! Anything under 1000 be nice when towing but don't tow under 500. JMO...
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From the 2012 F-150 owner's manual:
Also:
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a
trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to
Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a
trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to
Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a
new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done
at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.
new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done
at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.
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I try not to tow so the gears wear in correctly. Other than that I just drive easy for a few weeks. Then it is down to business. I have had half a dozen new vehicles in the last ten years. All to 100k plus miles. Never had any issues from improper break in. I use to do the 3-500 mile oil change to get break in debris out. But I think that is a waste also. My 2011 got its first oil change when the minder kicked on at 10k miles.
