engine break-in

just a dentist · Jan 3, 2021

who's doing an engine break in? rpm limit first 100 miles? 500? 1000? how about oil change after first 1000 miles? thoughts

F8Demon · Jan 3, 2021

just a dentist said:
who's doing an engine break in? rpm limit first 100 miles? 500? 1000? how about oil change after first 1000 miles? thoughts

Yes, instead of making up something I'm to follow the manufactures recommendation.

just a dentist · Jan 3, 2021

F8Demon said:
Yes, instead of making up something I'm to follow the manufactures recommendation.

what did they say for your demon

F8Demon · Jan 3, 2021

Why not follow what they say for the TRX?

mack1212 · Jan 3, 2021

F8Demon said:
Why not follow what they say for the TRX?

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Exactly. Thats my plan.

TankerTrash · Jan 3, 2021

Definitely not romping on it in the first few hundred miles... wondering if I should take the slow roads home from my dealer though? 2 hour interstate ride home at 70-80mph...

KnightMare · Jan 3, 2021

TankerTrash said:
Definitely not romping on it in the first few hundred miles... wondering if I should take the slow roads home from my dealer though? 2 hour interstate ride home at 70-80mph...

I got a lil longer to go...

THE JOHNNY · Jan 4, 2021

KnightMare said:
I got a lil longer to go...
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I'll be coming from the same dealership to Indianapolis, I ordered Granite too at #191. will be interesting to see which one of us gets ours first in this lovely toss up FCA created.

KnightMare · Jan 4, 2021

THE JOHNNY said:
I'll be coming from the same dealership to Indianapolis, I ordered Granite too at #191. will be interesting to see which one of us gets ours first in this lovely toss up FCA created.

I'll swing by if I'm first lol. But hopefully we can both get built and pickup around the same time!

Bambi · Jan 4, 2021

Why not follow what they say for the TRX?

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I read nothing that prohibits doing quasi donuts at half throttle under 3500rpm/55mph in dealer parking lot.

jpscottpe · Jan 4, 2021

I wondering how to prevent the Ram service department from trying out the launch feature before I have a chance to break in the engine.

jpscottpe · Jan 4, 2021

F8Demon said:
Why not follow what they say for the

F8Demon said:
Why not follow what they say for the TRX?

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Where did you find the TRX owner's manual?

Bambi · Jan 4, 2021

jpscottpe said:
I wondering how to prevent the Ram service department from trying out the launch feature before I have a chance to break in the engine.

I would light them up if they did this. I might ask them to plug it in to verify

KnightMare · Jan 4, 2021

jpscottpe said:
Where did you find the TRX owner's manual?

2021 Ram TRX Owners Manual

USA Version: https://www.ram-trx.com/img/2021-RAMTRX-MAN.pdf Canada Version: https://www.ram-trx.com/img/21-canada-ram-trx-man.pdf This will let me keep level headed during the wait!

www.ram-trx.com

jpscottpe · Jan 4, 2021

Bambi said:
I would light them up if they did this. I might ask them to plug it in to verify

Thanks. I'll definitely tell my salesman ahead of time that that's what I'll be asking for when I pick it up. Does the onboard computer store engine RPM history?

tripleB · Jan 4, 2021

jpscottpe said:
I wondering how to prevent the Ram service department from trying out the launch feature before I have a chance to break in the engine.

No worries there, Launch Control isn’t even available until after the 500 mile break in. I assume just linked to the odometer, Still doesn’t stop them from ignoring the break in procedure and exceeding RPM’s or speeds but at the very least they can’t use the Launch Control.

Also, says it shouldn’t be used Offroad but I seen multiple review videos of them launching Offroad.

Bambi · Jan 4, 2021

jpscottpe said:
Thanks. I'll definitely tell my salesman ahead of time that that's what I'll be asking for when I pick it up. Does the onboard computer store engine RPM history?

I don’t know about dodge but every other car I have had logged every launch event. I’m probably going to tell my sales rep that I will want to see the delivery receipt with mileage on it. If possible I want to be there when it comes off the truck and will wait while they get it ready.