RE: RE: Factory Engine, Run - In Procedure, Gasoline & Diesel

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Mon Oct 22 2007 - 07:09:37 EDT


Somebody didn't do the "PDI" at the dealership to check it over.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: droo [mailto:03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Factory Engine, Run - In Procedure, Gasoline & Diesel

On Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:37:43 -0400, Bernd D. Ratsch
<bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:

>
> The engines are bench tested (oil pressure and flow) and then installed
> into
> the vehicle. After installation and vehicle build, they are run at the
> factory for about 1 mile. Then, they arrive at teh dealership where we
> check them over and drive them for another 5-10 miles.
>
> - Bernd
>
>

Fascinating. My truck had 1 mile on it when I picked it up from the
dealer. I guess that would explain why they suck.

-- 
-droo

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