These guys just drove it from Tahoe to Moab with less than 2000 miles on it.
And they will be scrapped when all the testing is done, so that's no indication of what's best for long term wear.
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These guys just drove it from Tahoe to Moab with less than 2000 miles on it.
All I know is what I was told in the 60's and 70's was to "break a car in the way you want it to run". So with every new car that I got the first thing I did was find an interstate and red line it in every gear and peg it at 130. And the car always ran like a raped ape. ? On the other hand, my friend broke his in according to the manual and his car would run like a dog. ? But maybe car engines are different now.
Yeah, just drive it. Side roads would be good. The motor will eventually break in. I would wait to put the 37's on.So basically, if we decide to buy out of state we could come home via some side roads as well as interstate. Just take it somewhat easy and mix it up. All should be good.
Would it be a mistake to throw 37s on before the trip?
Owner Manual: No special break-in period is neededFor what it's worth, here is from the user manual, for my wife's 2020 Kia Soul:
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
Don't know if all that applies to other makes of vehicles or the new Bronco.
- Do not race the engine.
- While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm) between 2,000 and 4,000.
- Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
- Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
- Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles of operation.
Are you sure that no break in oil is used? I have bought and owned many Honda/Acura vehicles over the last 20 yrs and they do have a special break in oil that is recommended not to be changed for as long as possible for the first oil change. Honda’s only caveat with break in procedures is just not to tow any trailers for the first 1,000 miles. I’ll have to research Ford’s recommendationsIt's 2020, just beat the stuff out of it. No break in oil, no waiting for engine oil to heat up unless you're in freezing temps. Check the manual.
I had a friend with a garage who did 3 or 4 engines a year under contract with a quick oil change chain. No matter how many reminders and checklists there are, I guess it can still happen. I'm glad you caught yours in time.I had my dealer forget to put oil back in during an oil change. I noticed it right away at least.