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Feb 1, 2016 | 02:40 PM

WoundedVet

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Brand new engine -- Question

Picking up a new 6.7 but I have to drive it up the East Coast from Florida. It has just under 500 miles on the engine (2013). Will I need to do anything during the 1,000 mile trip? I can adjust speed, but only so much. I don't know if I need to break it in differently. My concern is just driving it at a relatively same RPM and MPH for that duration.

I don't want to mess anything up before I get it home

Feb 1, 2016 | 04:15 PM

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What is the history on a 2013 truck with an engine under 500 miles? If a new engine in a 3 year old truck, where was a new engine installed? What is the warranty status? If everything done by a ford dealer and warranty status is fine and it has new oil and fuel fuel filters, drive it. Break-in should not be an issue, you'll need to take more breaks than the truck. Drive reasonable.

Feb 1, 2016 | 04:27 PM

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Drive it. No need to do anything special.

Out of curiosity, was it a new motor or a reman?

Feb 1, 2016 | 06:11 PM

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I agree with Pocket. 500 miles is the mileage that says go for towing.

Feb 1, 2016 | 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gwg42

What is the history on a 2013 truck with an engine under 500 miles? If a new engine in a 3 year old truck, where was a new engine installed? What is the warranty status?

I would be VERY interested in the answer to the above questions as well.

Feb 2, 2016 | 12:51 AM

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Yes, wondering here too

Feb 2, 2016 | 10:49 AM

troverman

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If you're concerned about the RPM level staying the same for two long, leave cruise control on and use the select shift to lock out a gear or two. You'll maintain speed but run at different RPM levels.

Did you discover a "barn find" Super Duty?