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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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cpu break-in ?????????

I just read on hear about a breakin period before max pwer?? is this true?? I just got a new hd v10 and have 600 miles on it and not very impressed with gas milage, will this improve??
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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If you have an 08 it takes about 150 hours before the truck will develop full power and get the best gas mileage.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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With all due respect,

Originally Posted by hydro_37
If you have an 08 it takes about 150 hours before the truck will develop full power and get the best gas mileage.

Is this information from Ford Motor Co. Engineering?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Is this information from Ford Motor Co. Engineering?
No, just anecdotal information from many who've gotten the 3-valve V10 in the past.

I don't think anyone ever validated this with Ford...
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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You can search through the posts and see this has been stated many many times.
 
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