Thanks Ron and Punch. So change after the first 1,000 miles and then normal
3,000 mile changes after that? I was planning on going synthetic too,
probably Royal Purple from what I've been reading on here (gonna do the
tranny and rearend too). I got 151,000 miles out of my 93 (and she is still
going strong), gonna see how far past that I can go with this one :) Thanks
again.
-Dave
""Ronald Wong"" <ron-wong@cox.net> wrote in message
news:NDBBIHDGKKJOIJDEOCBMAEOAFJAA.ron-wong@cox.net...
>
> Don't hold to a constant speed for too long. Fluctuations are good,
> upshift, downshift, etc. Extremes are just as bad too. I would start
away
> from red line for the first 500 miles. As well, I would stay away from
> driving 20 mph down the street. Your engine has already had a break-in
> period at the factory. I changed my oil after 1000 miles but it's your
> choice. I went to synthetic at the first change. I have a 5.9 as well
and
> my engine today (28,000 miles) runs great! You will feel more of a
> difference after 10K miles rather than 5K. The only thing you may not be
> too happy about is your gas mileage. 5.9's are like that...even worse
after
> the mods start happening, especially those that cause your right foot to
> become extremely heavy. Good luck and Happy Dak'ing!
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Dave
> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 8:27 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: New Engine Break In
>
>
>
> This is my first brand new high performance vehicle, and I want to make
sure
> I do everything right. Are there certain things I should to properly
break
> in the engine, things I shouldn't do? I've heard that I'll actually have
> more power after the engine is broken in, one guy said around 5,000 miles,
> that sound right?
>
> --
> Dave
> Bensalem, PA
> '02 R/T RC Flame Red
>
>
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