General Tech Ask model specific questions in the appropriate category below. All other general questions within.

breakin

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 3, 2008 | 10:20 AM
  #1  
ExtrmZ's Avatar
ExtrmZ
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,244
From: Fargo, ND
Default breakin

what should i do for the break-in procedure on my car?

what weight oil should i run in it?

Are there any special things i have to remember to do?
Old May 3, 2008 | 09:16 PM
  #2  
ewgoetz's Avatar
ewgoetz
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 912
From: Venice, FL
Default RE: breakin

Dont beat on it for 500 miles. I would go with 10w40 personaly. Stay away from the synthetic stuff till after 5000 miles.
Old May 4, 2008 | 10:33 AM
  #3  
ExtrmZ's Avatar
ExtrmZ
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,244
From: Fargo, ND
Default RE: breakin

anything else?
Old May 4, 2008 | 04:08 PM
  #4  
GreyStang's Avatar
GreyStang
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,062
From:
Default RE: breakin

Modern engines don't need to be coddled as much as engines from decades ago,, just drive it. But yea don't use synthetic motor oil right away

Old May 4, 2008 | 10:01 PM
  #5  
ExtrmZ's Avatar
ExtrmZ
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,244
From: Fargo, ND
Default RE: breakin

i heard to not let it idle for a while.. how long should i not let it idle for?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
highroller02
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
12
Jul 15, 2008 11:02 AM
Zoie_daGT
4.6L General Discussion
10
Jan 23, 2008 06:08 PM
88BlueGT
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
9
Jun 14, 2006 06:28 PM
Dark_Horse
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
10
Dec 16, 2005 01:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:55 AM.