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Break in new 3.5EB?

Started by TopherSho, April 02, 2019, 01:18:28 PM

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TopherSho

April 02, 2019, 01:18:28 PM Last Edit: April 02, 2019, 01:21:55 PM by TopherSho
Ok ford says 'drive it but don't be an ass' .. i just dont buy it.   Merc/Audi high performance engines have break in rituals or at least rules.  Since were making more power with similar gap-tolerances it just makes sense.

Anyone have any guidences?  my initial go to is buy two crates of Royal Purple... not a break in oil,  but a oil with extra zinc/film strength.  In my head it will lengthen the break in period, but also cut down on over abrasive rings/cams/bearings on running for the first 1000 miles under light / moderate loads with no tune.

thoughts ?

2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

Gjkrisa

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April 02, 2019, 01:53:57 PM Last Edit: April 02, 2019, 02:56:54 PM by Gjkrisa
I would still do a break in and maybe do some testing so you can tell us if it did anything?
https://dsportmag.com/the-tech/education/quick-tech-performance-engine-break-in-the-right-way/

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SHOdded

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April 02, 2019, 02:55:06 PM
Ford is correct.  Not a lot of special breakin is required, the engines come with normal oil from the factory.

You can observe the "avoid WOT for the first 1,000 miles rule", but otherwise drive normally.  Will not hurt to have RP HPS as you stated (not the SAE version).  Change oil after that 1,000 miles, then go your merry way.
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

TopherSho

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April 02, 2019, 03:15:01 PM
ok,  thank you both!

plan will be light driving,  under 3000 rpm.. but to fluctuate the rpm slowly with RP with extra zinc/film strength,  then a full flush @400 miles and again @1000 miles.

then drive stock still but more 'normal' driving with limited WoT to 1500 miles

After 1500,  drive it normal,  @2000 miles change the oil back to normal oil, start re-tuning.
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

SM105K

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April 02, 2019, 03:25:48 PM
Listen to both of them. A proper break in needs to be done.
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SHOdded

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April 02, 2019, 04:51:00 PM
Sounds good.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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