6.4L towing break in 50 mph vs 60 mph
First, a little background. I just got my new truck last Friday. I've broken my engine in properly for the first 300 miles and will have 500 miles on it by Wednesday. Ok, I cheated a little and had to...
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IDoMyOwnStunts wrote:
This is what the manual actually says after the first 500 miles:
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
The differential makes sense. Also, I'm pretty sure what Ram would say.
I'll have to think about this, and that's why I asked for opinions. Leaning toward taking the scenic route, sending DW with the rest of the convoy (she's towing the horses with the Father-in-law's rig), and meeting her there.
What is there to think about? The people who designed and built your vehicle are telling you what you should do. Do you think you or a poster on this forum know more than them?
It is your truck, you should do as you please, and be prepared to accept the consequences with no whining!
