Engine Break In

[SUODRAXAH]

I just got my x, it has about 600 miles on it and i know that it should be broken in before you start doing anything crazy but.... ive pushed it pretty hard a few times. Is this really that bad for it?

 

[MORT-RUNNER]

I just got my x, it has about 600 miles on it and i know that it should be broken in before you start doing anything crazy but.... ive pushed it pretty hard a few times. Is this really that bad for it?

You should be good now. I went to 1000 miles before doing anything drastic. It's only bad if you break it in right after you drive it off the lot.

 

[SUODRAXAH]

Oh ok thanks i dont feel as bad now lol

Sorry for putting this in interior btw, feel free to move.

 

[07XR808]

You should let the motor hit at least 1000 miles before pounding it. People have said they drove it hard off the lot, but usually it takes time for the motor to "break in" and its just gives you the piece of mind having a brand new truck

 

[XRobber]

Break in IMO the truck needs to be driven the way you are going to drive it for life...
BUT
During the break in period I
Change the oil to full synthetic @ 500 miles
oil change at 1500 miles
oil change at 3000 miles
oil change at 5000 miles
Then every 4000 miles after that.

I built a lot of motors back in the day (non-toyota) and I am a FIRM believer in constant oil changes for the first few thousand miles....

 

[CBRBob]

Yep, change the oil at 5-600. Don't use full synth yet. Use regular dino. What you are doing is removing any possible particulates from the engine but most likely it still needs some break in. After the 2nd change, 1500-2000 you are pretty much done. After the 1st oil change, maybe up to 1000mi, you are pretty much good to go on how you drive it as well. Just don't beat on it during break in, run through 80% rpm, don't stay at full throttle for a legnth of time etc. You are constantly varying the load on the engine. Remember, you are also breaking in a trans, diff, brakes, chassis and the driver to a new truck.

 

[X-Rizzo]

Break in IMO the truck needs to be driven the way you are going to drive it for life...
BUT
During the break in period I
Change the oil to full synthetic @ 500 miles
oil change at 1500 miles
oil change at 3000 miles
oil change at 5000 miles
Then every 4000 miles after that.

I built a lot of motors back in the day (non-toyota) and I am a FIRM believer in constant oil changes for the first few thousand miles....

What he said.:top:

 

[nighthawk2106]

i bought my truck with 4 miles on it an everyoil change i have had since then has been done by toyota an only premium gas from shell has been used, i'm getting ready for my 3rd oil change an toyota says to change it every 5k i just do what toyota says kuz well they should know the most about the truck cuz they made it.....

 

[Stevenredx]

I change mine every 3k.. haven't been using mobil 1 but thats what im putting in it for now on starting next change :top:

 

[DOGO X]

Breaking :biggrin: not me. :top:

 

[s/chargedxrunner06]

Drive it like you own it, I've done it and have never had a problem, I have also noticed that they seem to run better after they get more miles on them being driven that way, probably in my head:dontknow:

 

[XRobber]

Drive it like you own it, I've done it and have never had a problem, I have also noticed that they seem to run better after they get more miles on them being driven that way, probably in my head:dontknow:

I agree 100%

 

[Stevenredx]

Drive it like you own it, I've done it and have never had a problem, I have also noticed that they seem to run better after they get more miles on them being driven that way, probably in my head:dontknow:

I have heard this before :rolleyez:

 

[Sykotic336]

Believe it or not your engine breaks in at 120 or 125 miles after that you can do whatever... I cant explain it thought lol.

 

[07xrunner]

yeah just drive the heck out of it :biggrin: thats what the warrantys for :laugh:

 

[Stevenredx]

yeah just drive the heck out of it :biggrin: thats what the warrantys for :laugh:

Kinda sounds like Xrobbers moto :biggrin:

 

[X-Rizzo]

Kinda sounds like Xrobbers moto :biggrin:

Yeah, and we all know what happened to him.:thumpdown: :laugh:

 

[akakrill]

Yes change that oil...If you have to pound on the x just go to the dealership for some test driving!

 

[XPC_XR]

Toyota runs the engines hard after they are built. They dont need to be broken in, run it hard. I just reccomend the oil changes like said above. Im a bit late on my 1st one (3,200mi).