New Taco break in tips?

I Just heard my new truck has made it to Houston! Forgive me if this has been asked a million times, I had no luck with search. Chaulk it up to excitement

I started reading about break in tips and found:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/saturday-mechanic-blog/how-to-break-in-a-new-car

What do you guys recommend? I am thinking about changing the engine, and trans after about 50-100 miles. Should I change the diff fluids also?

 

I just drove mine normally. I didn't do anything special at all. I didn't hammer the gas at all but I don't do that anyway.

 

take her for a spin through Moab, that should do the trick

edit: thought you said "break my new truck" not break in

 

Just hit 655mi on mine. Just have to drive like normal for the first 1k, varying your speed during that time. Don't just set the cruise control to 65mph for 2 or 3 hours, switch it up and gas it a few times during then. Change fluids at designated times.

 

Start truck. Place brick on accelerator pedal so that engine RPM is slightly below red line. Take nap. When you wake up, truck is broken in.

You're welcome.

 

hahaha...... thats not nice.

I had the same nerves bro. After the these last 2000mi in 2 weeks I've gotten over it. I would reccomend just driving it like any other car you owned. Take it in for Toyotas sched'd time/miles. These trucks are meant to last..... Have fun.

 

thats way too early, dont change anything... just gonna waste your time and money. just wait for the regular service intervals

 

LOL, little Ferris Bueller action!

 

Your owner's manual will have recommendations so I would read it. Typically, no towing first XXX miles, vary speed on highway, no redlining between gears, etc.

 

The only thing I did that was in addition to the recommended instructions in the manual, was to change the oil after 2000 kms. Just gave me peace of mind. It's not necessary.

 

I did a handful of throttle runs during my first 1000 mi which ended last week. I have a feeling that the 'avoid sudden acceleration for first 1000 miles' is more for the transmission than engine, as it is very responsive and it too needs to break in. I've got about 19.5 mpg for 5 fill ups, would like to hit 20 mpg before it gets very cold out, but its sooooooo tempting to just let this truck rip whenever the hell you want (when no other cars are around).

I would recommend checking the oil level to ensure the level is proper and the dealer didn't drain any to prematurely wear your engine while you are still in the honeymoon phase with it.