06TungstenGT

Hello folks, a Waiter here for my ordered 06. Just curious, what does the Ford owner's manual say for recommended engine break in? Anything more than don't keep it at a constant rpm for long periods of time? Anxious to know, even though I'm not expecting the car till September.

Now I'll open the floodgates to the endless debate on what YOU did to break in your engine, why you did that, and why you think it's the only/best way to break in a new engine. That can be as dangerous as another oil or tire thread, but I'm willing to read all about it.

Thanks;

John

gianf

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Here you go John. Read this and do a search on the forum for the topic. There are many people who follow this guy's philosophy and some who don't. I followed it.

Steve

don_w

Open door, get in, turn key, mash loud pedal... repeat as necessary.

06TungstenGT

gainf - Ah yes, the venerable Motoman break in method. I'm very familair with this from the FJR 1300 community (Best sport touring bike in the world!). Many members did this with their bikes as well, some did a modified motoman. It's not for me, so I'm still interested in what the manual actually has to say. I'll do the search, and hope this boards search capabilities are better than some other boards.

don_w, after the first 600 miles or so, that's the plan

nickbrace

I put my foot right down from day one!!!

don_w

Basically, the manual says it "does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles..." "Vary your speed frequently..." "Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles..." That's really all it says.

I avoided using the cruise control for 1,000 miles or so, but I didn't baby it as far as running it hard. My first oil change was at 2,500 miles.

boog75

BREAK'EM IN FAST AND THEY WILL BE FAST!!! Boog

Daniel60

Dude your photo was so large all I saw was the top of your car and the building

Stoenr

lol, yeah it is

NCMustangMan

I changed the oil in mine to Mobil 1 at 1,000 miles and have pretty well drove it like it was stolen since.