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estesbubba
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Apr 01, 2015

Ram break-in period before towing?

With my 2006 the manual said not to tow before 500 miles to let the gears set it. I downloaded the 2015 manual but can't find anything on this. I know the Cummins doesn't have a break-in period. Anyone know if the new trucks have a recommended interval before towing?

Depending on when my truck arrives it might be close to our first road trip.
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    reppoc12
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    Apr 01, 2015
    500 miles on my 2014. If I recall it was not for the cummins but was to seat the transmission and rears. They also said it is good to tow soon after 500 miles and to perform sharp accelerations (within local laws) from cruising speed while breaking it in.

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