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Old 01-13-2007, 12:28 PM
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Re: Engine Break-in

Originally Posted by Cuda340
You missed the heading of the article. It said:

"Although the examples shown here are motorcycle engines, these principles apply to all 4-stroke engines: Street or race motorcycles, cars, snowmobiles, airplanes any, yes...even lawnmowers!! (regardless of brand, cooling type and number of cylinders)."

After spending $40,000+ on a new Challenger, I am leery about his "hard acceleration/hard deceleration" advice. The only thing that I agree with is a quick oil change to remove metal filings.
Ahh, well yes, I guess I meant to say 4-Stroke ! Since I'm not a mechanic & /or very knowledgable, are the V8's.V10's,V6's and even 4 cylinders =4-stroke machines ? I didn't quite think Aggressive break-ins are the way to go either. I mean with all the testing that must or does go on I would think the manufacturers would have told us if this above stated method would be the proper way to break -in ! In fact does anyone know what the race car drivers/teams do for Nascar or Indy types or are those race engines "pre-Broken in" before dropping in ???
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