When breaking in you should vary the RPM's. That's how I take that.I floored mine as hard as I could as soon as I left the dealership.
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When breaking in you should vary the RPM's. That's how I take that.I floored mine as hard as I could as soon as I left the dealership.
Break in or break down?LOL I think my Audi's break in period was something closer to 3,000 miles
That is not necessarily necessary for the engine itself, but to ensure that everything works.Are you guys also varying between several GOAT modes.....etc...to help with all the "variance" as well?
Hey man, the Audi is still roaring strong - I drive it like I stole it and it's an amazing machine! Yes if something breaks it's like a bazillion dollars to fix, but it's a beauty of a ride and no issues after 10 years and 120,000 km. Soooooo looking forward to adding the Bronco and doing some offroading in the nearby trails.I'm assume the Dirt Mountain drivers did most of my break in miles so I should just be able to drive normally.
Break in or break down?
Not really, and transmission and differentials are not.The engine is broke in at the factory. It's the diff that needs to break in at different speeds and the tranny needs to learn how you drive
Ever saw an engine builder test a new engine on the dyno? He warms it up a bit and then gives it a full pull- no 1000 mile BS...........
Curious if Ford is using a specific break in oil from the factory. Are you saying the manual states change the oil at 1000 miles?I kinda followed it till 1500 did my first oil change and all is good
No, I read a bunch of stuff on here saying to change the oil at 1000-1500 because of the turbos.. Since I know nothing about turbo maintenance I figured it wouldn't hurt. So I did it. I'll do the next change in the spring. (I'm at 6500)Curious if Ford is using a specific break in oil from the factory. Are you saying the manual states change the oil at 1000 miles?
I say stick with what the factory recommends. Many engineers have contributed to making that decision, not shade tree mechanics stuck in the 1970’s.No, I read a bunch of stuff on here saying to change the oil at 1000-1500 because of the turbos.. Since I know nothing about turbo maintenance I figured it wouldn't hurt. So I did it. I'll do the next change in the spring. (I'm at 6500)
You have oil life monitoring on the gauge cluster display in the menu options, as well as in the FordPass App. Works well and shows me at 98% at the moment.That is not necessarily necessary for the engine itself, but to ensure that everything works.
Variable rpms, no steady state for more than 15 minutes at a time. Was waiting for the oil minder to come on and suggest time to call dealer for service. The Bronco may be the only $55k new vehicle without oil life monitoring.
No, I did not change oil at 1000. Lets just say i am good for another 5000. Nor did I do it myself. If wrong oil level fill will break the vehicle then its on the dealer, not me.