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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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Break in process??

OK, my new 2011 F350 SD is on the train and will be arriving in a couple of days. Is there any special break-in procedures? I'm not a professional driver and could use some pointers.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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OK, my new 2011 F350 SD is on the train and will be arriving in a couple of days. Is there any special break-in procedures? I'm not a professional driver and could use some pointers.
There is an old saying in Aus drive it like you stole it the main thing is not to stay on a constant speed for too long change your speed up and down

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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The owners manual provides good instructions on what to do in the first 1000 miles. Basically, vary your speed and no towing in the first 500. After that, I'm a believer in towing hard to assist the full drive train break-in.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Super ideas. Thanks. Since I don't have the trailer yet, I won't be towing for a while. So I won't worry about that part.
 
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