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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DownTheAvenue wrote: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!
How do I put this?
Have you ever heard the term, "It looked good on paper."? I have had countless experiences in my career with things that look good on paper. So, yes, I think that in many instances real world experiences do trump manufacturers' recommendations. In my line of work, things have to be adjusted and fine tuned to work right beyond anything the manufacturer puts in their service manuals. I'd rather have real world experiences. Yes, the manufacturer has insight into how the product is made and how it's expected to perform. But they don't always get it right and many times they are too conservative.
And as far as people on this forum, there is a wealth of knowledge gained from experience to be gleaned here. This isn't your average YouTube comment section. I'm not asking a question about engines and towing on Fark.com. People here have had millions of miles of towing experience in all sorts of conditions. So I will take into consideration people's opinions on this forum and that's why I asked. There are certainly a variety of opinions, but most people here who take the time to answer do actually contribute to the conversation. I can weigh them and thus make my own more informed decision. And there's nothing wrong with that.
Please don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to be mean or jump on you or anything. I'm just relating as to why I asked here. It really isn't just a no brainer.
