Oh, I forgot to add in my other post about break-in...
I also purposely drove part of the first 500 miles in fourwheel
drive. Even 4 low... I only spent about 5 miles in four low during
that breakin time, but I did spend 50 or so, in four high. Of course
I was not on drive pavement during this time...
Later I had problems with my transfer case linkage while I was
on a vacation in northern Ontrario, and drove about 15 miles in
four low, because I had very little choice. I hit speeds of 30
miles per hour in over drive...
On Sat, 14 Dec 1996, Actor Troy McClure wrote:
> Hi:
>
> Does anyone have any tips for the break-in of my new Dakota? I've
> read the manual and it's not too specific. The only thing it really
> says is too avoid high speeds when the truck is new. I haven't been
> beating the heck out of the engine but I have "put my foot into it" a
> few times at the stop lights.
>
> Everyone I have talked to says "Never drive a truck in 4wd on dry
> pavement". Does anyone know the real reason? The manual says it
> will increase tire wear.
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips.
>
> =Scott
>
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