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Jun 4, 2006 | 07:02 AM

06fx4ohnor

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Break in Period

I just bought a new 06 F150 FX4, the dealer never mentioned a break in period? Is ther one?

Jun 4, 2006 | 07:20 AM

wildcard30

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Check your owners manual...

But, think the break-in requirement is no towing for 500 miles...

Jun 4, 2006 | 12:49 PM

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break in period

Ive always been told not to drive it at the same speed, take a road trip and while on the highway go up and down with speed it suppose to seat the piston rings properly. After about 800 miles i had my first oil change to get any break in metal shavings out of there. Some people say drive it the way your going to drive it the rest of its life but i think the first idea makes sense.
Enjoy your new rig!!

Jun 5, 2006 | 01:26 AM

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yea your not suppose to tow for 500 miles{i think} but your suppose to drive it like you always will so the pcm will learn your driving habits.

Jun 5, 2006 | 06:31 AM

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Jun 5, 2006 | 10:43 AM

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My salesguy said run it.. .drive it... whatever... The owners manual actually didn't state a single thing about "Break-in". I personally varied speeds, etc for the 1st 1000 miles.. I did my first oil change was at 971 miles. Oil looked fine... I plan on changing my oil ever 4000 miles, not the 5000 that Ford recommends...

Jun 5, 2006 | 06:19 PM

wildcard30

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I'm going to use the 3000 mile interval...

I don't drive the truck that hard, but I do tow once a month or so....

I'm going to do an oil analysis on this next change...