Engine break-in period?

beachtacomaFL · 07-25-2008, 08:09 AM

Do you guys have any thoughts on how to break-in the 4cyl? I'm picking up my '09 AC tomorrow, and any suggestions are welcome.

deadbolt · 07-25-2008, 08:11 AM

vary your speeds, keep the rpm low, and dont tow till 1000 miles.

tacomaman06 · 07-25-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by deadbolt

vary your speeds, keep the rpm low, and dont tow till 1000 miles.

i agree......then change the oil after about 100o miles to get the break in oil and any break in metals outta the engine. you should be good to go.

xJuice · 07-25-2008, 08:30 AM

it will tell you in the owner's manual under "break-in period"

mine (4.0) says similar stuff to what they ^^ said above.

eordonez · 07-25-2008, 08:36 AM

i have 5000 km on my truck..... that's about 3000 miles more or less.... should i change the oil now to synthetic??

tacomaman06 · 07-25-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eordonez

i have 5000 km on my truck..... that's about 3000 miles more or less.... should i change the oil now to synthetic??

yeah, ed......you'll be fine doing that!! then you can change the oil every 5k miles, no real worries. synthetic is great!!

eordonez · 07-25-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

yeah, ed......you'll be fine doing that!! then you can change the oil every 5k miles, no real worries. synthetic is great!!

i figure since the first service is at 10,000 km, so i guess that would be changing oil every 5,000 km

Ridgerunner · 07-25-2008, 08:48 AM

+1 on Will

spoil that truck Ed!! A little extra love never hurts!!

tacomaman06 · 07-25-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

+1 on Will

spoil that truck Ed!! A little extra love never hurts!!

you got that right!!! gotta keep the truck in tip top condition.......and it'll last forever!!

deadbolt · 07-25-2008, 08:53 AM

might i add.
for break in period, i think it requires a lift and wheels.

WilsonTheDog · 07-25-2008, 09:01 AM

^Yes, and a supercharger. If I remember correctly, your truck will only last 500,000 miles if you do not add on a SC vs 1,000,000 miles if you do.

Oil wise, here's what I did: first change at 1500 miles with dino. Second change at 3000 miles with synthetic. I now change every 5000 miles. Overkill? Probably but that's how I roll.

jhodge83 · 07-25-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by deadbolt

might i add.
for break in period, i think it requires a lift and wheels.

i put my wheel/tires on this new one at about 20 miles...and i'll have the lift and all done tomorrow w/ less than 300...i guess i'm on track...lol

deadbolt · 07-25-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

i put my wheel/tires on this new one at about 20 miles...and i'll have the lift and all done tomorrow w/ less than 300...i guess i'm on track...lol

definitely on track!

wiscdave · 07-25-2008, 09:45 AM

drive it like you stole it right off the lot...just vary the rpms the first 500 miles and no cruise. Other people that test drove it already beat the crap out of it probably

botayota · 07-25-2008, 06:39 PM

RPM low, and slow, LETS SEE SOME PICTURES of your '09 !!!!

07-25-2008, 08:09 AM	#1
beachtacomaFL Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8028 Posts: 9	Engine break-in period? Do you guys have any thoughts on how to break-in the 4cyl? I'm picking up my '09 AC tomorrow, and any suggestions are welcome.

07-25-2008, 08:30 AM	#4
xJuice Drives over ankles Joined: Oct 2007, #3208 Location: Frisco, TX (Dallas area) Age: 25 Posts: 20 07 DC Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic	it will tell you in the owner's manual under "break-in period" mine (4.0) says similar stuff to what they ^^ said above. __________________ ~JOSH~ The last time I had this much fun, I was driving the banana. Of course, back in my day we called it denting the bacon.

07-25-2008, 08:48 AM	#8
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 47 Posts: 1,512 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	+1 on Will spoil that truck Ed!! A little extra love never hurts!! __________________

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