dimotorsports
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Hey all,
Thought I'd post up a link to some great engine break in proceedures.
I have used this method and it does appear to work. I have heard of others using this as well, and the ones I have spoken with also claim it works. Read it for your self, and see what you think.
Overview of what you are about to read:
1- After a complete engine warm up - Run it hard in the first 20 miles. Hard throttle bursts in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, as well as hard deceleration. The main point here is to run it hard under load.
2 - Change your oil and filter after the 1st 20 miles.
3 - Do not use Synthetic Oil until you have exceeded 1500 miles.
4 - 80% of break in is in the first 20 miles, the last 20% is in the next 200 miles, so alter speeds, vary acceleration, etc.
5 - Throw out the mfg's break in recommendations - it's a lie.
Something to remember here - Always be sure to check the timming, valve clearances, prime the oil system, fuel leak checks, etc. before going out to break in your new engine.
Follow this link for a complete break in proceedure explanation: