Then why have I read on the DML and I have read elsewhere that the Dodge
Viper and the Chevy Corvette come off the line with Mobil 1 Tri-synthetic
oil in their pans?
Jay
-----Original Message-----
From: bernd@texas.net <bernd@texas.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, November 13, 2000 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: New 4.7L questions
>
>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.
>>
>> --
>> jbrown@oz.net - www.oz.net/~jbrown
>> '93 Sport, 4x2, 3.9, 5spd, bluea
>> Soon: '01 Sport CC, 4x4, 4.7, 5spd, blue
>> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Jcz@AN@b4owxo
>>
>>
>
>
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