Break-in tips
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Break-in tips
Hello there, just looking for some pointers and/or info on any break-in preceedures, what to look for, what not to do. My truck is 2 weeks old. 2006 SD CC PSD. Thanks and any info would be appreciated....gr
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Check out the Tech Folder located at the top of the 6.0 forum:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html
Scroll down a bit and you should find "Engine Break In"... read through that.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html
Scroll down a bit and you should find "Engine Break In"... read through that.
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Change oil and filter before 3,000 miles, some say 1,000 miles. Use your best judgement.
Drive it normally with no aggressive throttle usage... drive it with care as all the metal parts are trying to "seat" themselves. I am of the
"baby it until the first oil change" group.
Drive it normally with no aggressive throttle usage... drive it with care as all the metal parts are trying to "seat" themselves. I am of the
"baby it until the first oil change" group.
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yeah driving slow doesn't hurt, but I would tend to believe that so long as it's not sharp aggressive throttle with 30 pounds of boost you can pick up speed in a moderate fashion.get on the highway and slowly throttle it up to full speed then back down a couple of times, when you get pulled over tell the cop. "Officer i am drunk, and I thought the less time i spent on the roadways, the less time I spent endangering other motorists."
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Thanks a lot guys. I have been driving it very "gently" and have 2300 kms. I will be changing the oil shortly. It came with 10w30 from the lot ????. That is what the dealership was recomended from Ford Canada. I think I will be using either 15w40 or 5w30 as winter is getting close and I work in northern Alberta all winter.
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Originally Posted by gross30
I will be using either 15w40 or 5w30 as winter is getting close
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Welcome to FTE gross30
Read first: https://www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html
Another nice additional item is the Fumoto oil drain valve for ease of oil changes. Our Tech Folder is loaded with ideas so enjoy your stay, you have allot of reading to do and a great bunch of guys willing to help out.
Read first: https://www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html
Another nice additional item is the Fumoto oil drain valve for ease of oil changes. Our Tech Folder is loaded with ideas so enjoy your stay, you have allot of reading to do and a great bunch of guys willing to help out.
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gross30,
Being from Edmonton, I hear you about winter comming, I have a new 2007 with 6500km and contemplating what to do for the winter. I would like to have 10,000+ km before going to a synthetic but dont want to run 10 or 15 weight in the winter. I think I will run synthetic this winter and go back to dino for one change next summer on the new oil spec and then go back to synthetic next winter. These are what I am considering in the near future.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/eng/prodserv/lubesgreases/pdf/IM7944e.pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W-40.asp#ApplicationsTitle
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/exxonmobil/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040810005470&ndmHsc=v2*A1 072962000000*B1148073203000*C410249159 9000*DgroupByDate*G13*J2*N1001106&newsLang=en&bean ID=2030803304&viewID=news_view
http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Being from Edmonton, I hear you about winter comming, I have a new 2007 with 6500km and contemplating what to do for the winter. I would like to have 10,000+ km before going to a synthetic but dont want to run 10 or 15 weight in the winter. I think I will run synthetic this winter and go back to dino for one change next summer on the new oil spec and then go back to synthetic next winter. These are what I am considering in the near future.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/eng/prodserv/lubesgreases/pdf/IM7944e.pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W-40.asp#ApplicationsTitle
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/exxonmobil/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040810005470&ndmHsc=v2*A1 072962000000*B1148073203000*C410249159 9000*DgroupByDate*G13*J2*N1001106&newsLang=en&bean ID=2030803304&viewID=news_view
http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Last edited by duffman77; Sep 27, 2006 at 06:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by duffman77
gross30,
Being from Edmonton, I hear you about winter comming, I have a new 2007 with 6500km and contemplating what to do for the winter. I would like to have 10,000+ km before going to a synthetic but dont want to run 10 or 15 weight in the winter. I think I will run synthetic this winter and go back to dino for one change next summer on the new oil spec and then go back to synthetic next winter. These are what I am considering in the near future.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/eng/prodserv/lubesgreases/pdf/IM7944e.pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W-40.asp#ApplicationsTitle
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/exxonmobil/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040810005470&ndmHsc=v2*A1 072962000000*B1148073203000*C410249159 9000*DgroupByDate*G13*J2*N1001106&newsLang=en&bean ID=2030803304&viewID=news_view
http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Being from Edmonton, I hear you about winter comming, I have a new 2007 with 6500km and contemplating what to do for the winter. I would like to have 10,000+ km before going to a synthetic but dont want to run 10 or 15 weight in the winter. I think I will run synthetic this winter and go back to dino for one change next summer on the new oil spec and then go back to synthetic next winter. These are what I am considering in the near future.
http://www.petro-canada.ca/eng/prodserv/lubesgreases/pdf/IM7944e.pdf
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W-40.asp#ApplicationsTitle
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/exxonmobil/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040810005470&ndmHsc=v2*A1 072962000000*B1148073203000*C410249159 9000*DgroupByDate*G13*J2*N1001106&newsLang=en&bean ID=2030803304&viewID=news_view
http://www.esso.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLESEsso_Xd-3_extra.pdf
Good luck... but both are quality motor oils!!!
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duffman77, I guess it would be a matter of preference on the oil decision. I'm sure you know what it's like 5 hours north west of Fort Mcmurray. In the oilfield in that area, you just don't find a heated garage anywhere. I am seeing a lot of threads about synthetic after 10000 km. Its a juggling act I think, to make sure to choose the right oil for winter operations. Ease of starting would be my primary concern. I know some guys use those heating pads on their oil pans. I don't know much about them. I will have to research them a little more.
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I have seen those heating pads at Canadian tire and I think I will be putting one on myself. I agree entirely with your starting concerns, I will be going to synthetic earlier than I want because I think the cold start will be more harmful than prematurely going to the synthetic. I had full synthetic 5W30 in my 2.7 L Chrysler and it would still groan on the -40 starts (-30 even, but not as long). I think anytime you have to start these at -40 its a bad thing. I will probably end up with either the petrocan or the esso, I have seen the Esso at walmart. FYI Esso is a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, so it will be a good oil. Even though it doesnt have the + rating behind the CI4, it is 0W rated so it might be best for your application. The owners manual states that the + isnt required if its not available so that sounds like a green light to me.