How to break in your engine

[PieNsky]

http://www.onallcylinders.com/2014/1...-break-engine/

[rtcat600man]

GREAT article, thanks for posting.

This was one of the main things I did.



Vary the Load for Initial Break-In

For the first 200 miles, drive the vehicle with varying speeds and loads on the engine. Occasional full throttle runs from a rolling start (2,000 rpm or so) to 4,500 will help seat components such as piston rings, but the engine should be cooled after doing this. Also, it is wise to check rocker and valve clearance after 150-2oo miles to insure adjusters are tight and lash is proper. Re-check again at about 500 miles.



I even ran the RPM's higher. The idea is you need to seat the rings into the walls. The only way to do that is increasing the pressure on the rings. That is done with engine load.

Since we don't have rockers to adjust, I did not worry about that portion.....LOL

Second most important piece, change the oil. I did my first oil change at 750 miles get the break-in material out. Then I switched to Mobil 1 and change the oil between 3500 - 5000 miles. I am mostly highway miles. New stock oil filter with every oil change.