Re: RE: New 4.7L questions

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Mon Nov 13 2000 - 11:21:40 EST


I totally agree with that schedule. And you don't switch over to Synthetic
right away either. Give it at least 7500 miles for a good "Break In".

Uhhh...first 3000 miles? Oh @#$!...I did it at the first 3000rpm. ;)

- Bernd

> Remember to change out the oil in the first 500-1000 miles to ensure all
> metal wear will be removed.
>
> Take it is easy on the driving habits and go through the RPM from low to
> high for proper break-in.
>
> I would recommend the first 3,000 miles before racing the motor.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Brown [mailto:jbrown@oz.net]
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 10:38 AM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: New 4.7L questions
>
>
> My CC 4.7L is on order. Yay!
>
> I've got a couple questions before it arrives. Thinking ahead and all that.
>
> 1) Is there a "break-in" period? As in, do I need to take it easy and not
> exceed some speed for some number of miles?
>
> 2) At how many miles should I do the first oil change?
>
> Thanks.
>
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