Brian;
The myth of breaking it in around 1000 miles is absurd. Try like 30K, for a
tight seal engine like the magnum version. Depending on your foot position
is heavy on the metal or not. But, I would replace the engine oil at
500-750 to remove metal shavings. I shocked the dealer when I brought it
back asking for an oil change. I reminded him of the days of muscle cars
and rebuilding engines (heavy HP and heavy foot).
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Test Engineer
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carter, Brian [mailto:Brian.Carter@Texian.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 9:48 AM
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
Subject: DML: RE: 00 Dak 4.7 Mileage??
Mine is only 2 weeks old and I get the about the same, 13-14. Since I
really haven't done any highway driving except the day I bought it, I don't
know about the highway mileage.
I just passed the 1K miles mark, once it breaks in, I'll be more worried
about it.
Someone recommended that I change the oil at 1K miles, and somebody else
suggested 6K, is there any consensus on this?
--Brian T. Carter
00 Dakota QC, 4x4, 4.7, Auto
-----Original Message-----
From: Palmer, Lane [mailto:LPalmer@wwusa.com]
--snip--
Its been 3 weeks with the new Dak now and I only have one complaint.
The mileage stinks!
I'm only getting 13mpg around town. Seems a bit low. Anyone else getting
crappy mileage?
--snip--
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