Steve 00RT/10
Enthusiast
Just keep on drivin' Ours was broke in on the 3rd day. Picked it up on a Friday. Sunday at supper the deed was done.
Steve
Steve
never ending break in
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Craig 201 MPH
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MGON.US:
Hmmm. So then, how many miles exactly does a new Viper have to have on it before it's considered to be broken in? (???)
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1,000 miles. I plan on doing it in 24 hours when I get mine
Hmmm. So then, how many miles exactly does a new Viper have to have on it before it's considered to be broken in? (???)
^^g()n
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1,000 miles. I plan on doing it in 24 hours when I get mine
Technical Service Bulletin
Group: Engine
Date: Feb 25, 2000
Subject: Replacement Engine Break-in Procedure
Models: 1992-2000 (SR) Viper Roadster/Coupe
Discussion: The following break-in procedure is suggested for any New Viper Engine.
Share this information with you customers as needed.
During the first 1000 miles (1610 km):
1. Avoid long periods of engine idling.
2. Wait until the engine has reached operating temperature before driving
enthusiastically.
3. Check the engine oil level at each fuel fill since a new engine may consume some oil
during the first few thousand miles (this is normal and not a sign of an engine problem).
4. Keep the vehicle speed below 70 mph (113 km/h).
5. Do not make any full throttle starts or full throttle accelerations.
6. Avoid driving at a constant engine rpm for long periods as follows:
. First 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 2500
rpm.
. In addition, it is suggested to change the engine oil within the first 200 miles of engine
break-in.
. Second 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
3500 rpm.
. Third 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4000 rpm.
. Fourth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4500 rpm.
. Fifth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 5000
rpm.
Long thread on break in
Clint
Group: Engine
Date: Feb 25, 2000
Subject: Replacement Engine Break-in Procedure
Models: 1992-2000 (SR) Viper Roadster/Coupe
Discussion: The following break-in procedure is suggested for any New Viper Engine.
Share this information with you customers as needed.
During the first 1000 miles (1610 km):
1. Avoid long periods of engine idling.
2. Wait until the engine has reached operating temperature before driving
enthusiastically.
3. Check the engine oil level at each fuel fill since a new engine may consume some oil
during the first few thousand miles (this is normal and not a sign of an engine problem).
4. Keep the vehicle speed below 70 mph (113 km/h).
5. Do not make any full throttle starts or full throttle accelerations.
6. Avoid driving at a constant engine rpm for long periods as follows:
. First 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 2500
rpm.
. In addition, it is suggested to change the engine oil within the first 200 miles of engine
break-in.
. Second 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
3500 rpm.
. Third 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4000 rpm.
. Fourth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4500 rpm.
. Fifth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 5000
rpm.
Long thread on break in
Clint
8AVETTE
Enthusiast
Don't baby it or it will take much longer, like 2-3000 miles.
