Jayhawk79

Hi Everyone, I'm new to mustangforums.com so I apologize if this question has already been asked. I'm buying an '07 Mustang GT Coupe in a few months. This will be my first mustang so I'm really excited. However,within days of purchasing it new, Ihave to drive about 700-800 miles, almost all Interstate driving. I've heard conflicting reports on buying new cars and what constitutes a proper "break in" for the vehicle, including driving below 55 mph for the first 500-1000 miles, changing the oil after the first 1000 miles, varying the RPM, etc. What is the generalconsensus for the new mustangs? Thanks in advance!!

jay0heavenly

Let me be the first to say [sm=welcomesign.gif][sm=wootwoot.gif]!!! IMO you don't have to drive it 55mph but I wouldn't open it up yet. I'd stay below 80 and take it easy with the RPM's. Changing the oil after the first 1000 and then every 3 thereafter seems to be the consensus. A lot of people change to synthetic oil on the first chang also. Congrats on the new buy and again welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of really helpful stuff here.[8D] Oh and there is a contagious disease called "modaholism" going on around here... be careful! It gets you and before you know it, all you can think about is modding your stang.

Make sure to post some pics of your new whip when you get a chance too.

hammeron

this is right out of the manual
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Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the
first 1,000 miles of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed
frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
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not my words, but fords.

bobomac

congrats on the mustang purchase.I'm in the same boat your in right now.I just ordered an 07 Vista Blue GT but have to wait untill marchwhen thelease on my truck ends.I ordered a month ago.Its sucks waiting for it but i don't really want it untill march because of all the snow we get up here in canada.

Cheers

ZZLEGEND

hi jayhawk. i am also new here. i have 800 miles on my new o6 gt and have been breaking mine in just like the other 2 told you to do. had to 70 a couple of times but mostly around town any where from 35 to 50. good luck with it.