Break-in period

[Andrew Austin]

I am close to pulling the trigger on a 2020 Power Wagon. It’s a left over, so it’s new. Just wondering if there’s a break-in period for a HD truck where they don’t recommend hauling trailers and such.

Thanks!

 

[noodles]

Nah. Just drive it like a maniac and you'll be fine.

 

[crash68]

The owner's manual states to wait 500 miles before towing a trailer, gives time for the axle gearing to "break in".

 

[farmallboy]

The owner's manual states to wait 500 miles before towing a trailer, gives time for the axle gearing to "break in".

Yep. From the manual.

No tow for 500

Slow tow for first 500 of towing.

I followed it with probably being 6-800 miles of slow towing. Lot of people think of it as hog wash. I never thought I would own new truck. I'll follow the steps as cheap insurance and peace of mind. If you own a trailer it's relatively cheap to just "knock out" those 500 slow miles. The no towing for first 500 was easy for me and I don't drive my truck far. I have owned it a year and have not broken 5000 miles total. But they have been reliable enjoyable miles none the less and when I did hookup was quite happy.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

I am close to pulling the trigger on a 2020 Power Wagon. It’s a left over, so it’s new. Just wondering if there’s a break-in period for a HD truck where they don’t recommend hauling trailers and such.

Thanks!

With being a long time Chrysler tech in the dealership I have always followed the recommendation for the first 500 miles for break-in but that's it. After 500 miles my trucks go to work. No slow-tow for the next 500 miles. If I have something to haul I am going to haul it and drive it like I normally would. These are my opinions and how I have operated in the past. Good luck with your new ride!

 

[Andrew Austin]

Thanks! Pick the new rig up on Saturday!

 

[GeometryFletch]

Just drive...don't think...just drive

 

[Sandevino]

You won’t be towing much with the PW. Driving over things, now that’s a different story. Pics or it didn’t happen....

 

[TOMMYGUNNZZ]

500-1000 mile break in. Change out oil and filter to remove metals. Then tow it like you stole it.

 

[Farm truck]

I drove mine easy for 500 miles, then a little light towing. My owners manual advised some short wide open throttle runs also. That was fun, I had just install my exhaust system and enjoyed those short runs. I needed to move my tractor a short distance at 750 miles, so I took it easy. (13500 lbs). I did my first oil change at 1500 miles. I feel like my break-in should be good to go.

 

[dieseldan723]

Is the first oil change recommended around 1,500 miles, or is that just "cheap insurance"? I'm just over that now with 1,600 miles. Will it really make that big a difference? Does the factory put some kind of special break-in oil to start?

 

[mtnrider]

Is the first oil change recommended around 1,500 miles, or is that just "cheap insurance"? I'm just over that now with 1,600 miles. Will it really make that big a difference? Does the factory put some kind of special break-in oil to start?

Looks like you have a cummins so different oil change intervals then the gas these guys are talking about here. Per the manual they are every 15K miles and what I have done mine at since day 1.
I'm sure you will get a lot of "opinions" but that is what the people that manufactured the vehicle suggest and what is in your manual.

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[General Clortho]

I did my first oil change with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 at about 600 miles. The engine idles noticeably quieter and smoother than it did before hand, so I am glad I did. I will be changing it every 5k miles as well in attempt to minimize the possibility of the "Hemi tick" and engine failures that plague these trucks as they age.

 

[Firebird]

I hitched up and drove