EZ-Kill

Yes I've seen this mentioned a few times in various threads about not keeping the RPM's at an even speed for the first 1000miles. However, that leads me to a dilema. My ford dealership is in my old home town and I will continue to give them my business because my parents and I have purchased over 20 new vehicles from them and they treat us well. I will have to drive the vehicle home 300km(180miles) from its brand new off the lot state. This will be on a flat 3 lane highway were the speed of traffic is a constant 65 miles an hour or so. Now the questions.

1)Will the constant speed for its first 180 miles do any damage to the wear in of the engine?

2)If answer 1 is yes, what to do?(bearing in mind going different speeds wont be much of an option)I guess I could flip from 5th to 4th and vary the RPM's.

Any input would be appreciated.

Treadhead

Are there any back roads or something you can take? Maybe you can drive on the service or access roads every now and then. I do believe the speed/rpm's need to be varied.

PeterPienaar

Rats...I came to this thread thinking I would find advice for "breaking in" to an '05.

GTJeff

Vary your speed between 60 and 70 mph. Every 30 minutes get off on a exit and let her idle down for a few minutes. Then repeat this procedure until you get home.

steve19970

From what I understand, "breaking in" isn't as necessary as it used to be. For what it's worth, I'd go ahead and do option 2. LOL and get off exits just so you can accelerate on the onramps! Awesome stuff!

lwing18

I think that is a great idea, about getting on and off the highway.

I had to do a 120 mile round trip when I first got the car. I did a lot of shifting between 4 and 5th, on the highway. PITA. The car just wants to move.

I also was under the misconception that I had to keep the speed under 65. it would have been a lot easier varying the speed between 50 and 75.

Find some slow people to get behind, as well.

I was advised to seek varying the RPM's every 5 minutes or so. This was difficult. Changing the RPM's will be made easier by using off ramps.

Good luck.

Fordracing200

I thought the same thing :scratch:

Fordracing200

Exactly, pound it. The car has a warranty

holeshot

Right on man. Break it in like you will drive it.

Lowe!

Between 4th and 5th gears, speed range b/t 55 to 80+, "breaking in" the brakes, and the thrill of acceleration, you should be able to have a good time getting home.

When I got by Dodge 4x4, I drove home (about 2,000 miles - Idaho to Texas) thru Montana when they had NO speed limits. I didn't keep it at 110 mph for long, but it helped expand the RPM range I was using! That and turning the overdrive off from time to time.

Really though, like many others here have said, I too have heard the "break-in" periods for modern cars is not like it used to be. Drive it like you mean it!

Retro GT

Modern machining and state of the art rings, seat virtually immediately.

My opinion.... drive it like you stole it !! :drive:

wild stray

Right on man. Break it in like you will drive it. [/quote]
Best advice, IMO

Dan

IMO, take it relatively easy for the first few 100 clicks (ie. vary the rpm up to 4500-5000 easy). Then drive the car somewhat aggressively once in a while for the rest of the break-in period (accelerate quickly etc....but NO hard starts/burnouts etc.).

Then, drive it like you stole it. :nono: j/k but drive it like a sports car.

EZ-Kill

Excellent advice. "Drive it like you stole it", I love it. When I bought my 2000 GT vert a little voice inside my head kept saying "PUNCH IT" and I couldn't resist even though it only had 8 miles on it. It's still running great so I guess it liked its breaking in period.

I will probably use the off ramp idea. Its a slow down going up and wide open throttle coming back down.