New '08 & towing
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New '08 & towing
i just got my new SD--V10 i read the post about breaking in a new vehicle and i'm following the procedure--my question---can i tow before the 500 mile mark recommended without doing damage? i live in Houston (flat as a pancake) & i wwill be towing about 7500 lb. RV -- not really necessary but would just like to get in a quick camping trip over easter?
thanks guy's BTW This is one awsome truck my 1st 250 aftre a couple of 150's ---what a difference
thanks guy's BTW This is one awsome truck my 1st 250 aftre a couple of 150's ---what a difference
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I'm surprised that you won't put at LEAST 500 miles on it before Easter weekend!!! I had that on mine within a few DAYS! And my truck is NOT my daily driver. Just taking it out for a ride for a few hours and -BANG_ you're over your 500 miles.....have fun!
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The 500 mile break in is more for the rear end gears than anything else. If they aren't completely set, towing with them can cause damage or lead to a noisy rear end. Will it happen if you tow, probably not but don't rule out the possibility. My uncle whom works at the GM garage, has said in the past that this tends to be a fairly common occurence over there. Take it with a grain of salt, but don't say you weren't told ahead of time.
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Originally Posted by SLE
The 500 mile break in is more for the rear end gears than anything else. If they aren't completely set, towing with them can cause damage or lead to a noisy rear end. Will it happen if you tow, probably not but don't rule out the possibility. My uncle whom works at the GM garage, has said in the past that this tends to be a fairly common occurence over there. Take it with a grain of salt, but don't say you weren't told ahead of time.
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I figured that was coming Dustin, lol. I bleed blue but I'm also not nieve enough to forget they all break down. I have no inside info from the ford garage but I have gotten alot of tips from my unlce that would benifit any manufacture so I take his advise fairly seriously, of course untill he get a few whiskies in him and then the ribbing begins and the ***** flies, lol!
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I think I would just drive the truck, alot,,Like a few other poster's have said, I mean get the feel of the truck first, and get atleast the 500 miles on it,,vary your speed,,dont be afraid to put your foot in it alittle,,they need that so when your pulling your RV from a stop uphill,(Oh thats right your on Flatland LOL,,) you can get up to speed quick,, 
and thoes V-10's love it,,I know mine did,,and they do pull, with the revs up !
I can recall,the V-10 at like 4700 RPM, 3rd gear (6-speed) 4:30 gears 75 mph, uphill towing a 23' camper,,basically pushing a (COUGH) Camry,,,It was great, Have fun.
and thoes V-10's love it,,I know mine did,,and they do pull, with the revs up ! I can recall,the V-10 at like 4700 RPM, 3rd gear (6-speed) 4:30 gears 75 mph, uphill towing a 23' camper,,basically pushing a (COUGH) Camry,,,It was great,
Have fun.
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