thoughts on breaking in a new engine?

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Apr 6, 2010 | 09:47 PM

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Boooya

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From: Barrie

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Originally Posted by TNHItter

Just curious if you still have to change the oil and filter after the first 1,000 miles to get rid of any metal particles, etc on a new engine break in or was that just a "theory" to get more $$$$ out of your pocket?

TIA

I would change it after 200 miles, then just follow your maint schedule. Do not use full synthetics till after 8,000.

Apr 6, 2010 | 10:19 PM

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TNHItter

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Thanks just hit 1400 miles, think I'll bring it in tomorrow

Apr 9, 2010 | 07:52 PM

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harley9703

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From: ft. worth

Drive it like you stole it! The computer will learn your driving habits.

Especially if the factory put it together, Now if human error is involved I'd take it easy for a lil bit before I opened it up