Properly Breaking in a Diesel Engine:
Many people think that new or remanufactured engines built with quality precision parts do not require a break in period however this could not be further from the truth. Every engine requires a break in period. We have attached a PDF outlining the proper break in procedure for a diesel engine.
Many people think that new or remanufactured engines built with quality precision parts do not require a break in period however this could not be further from the truth. Every engine requires a break in period. We have attached a PDF outlining the proper break in procedure for a diesel engine.
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Outline for Properly Breaking in Diesel Engines:
1) Fill engine with Shell Rotella T Triple Protection motor oil with Zinc 2) Don't run the engine hard for the first 50-100 miles; operate engine around peak torque (1500-1800 rpm) in high gear. 3) Don't let the engine run idle for more than 5 minutes during the first 100 miles. 4) At 1000 miles, pull a load on the engine requiring it to heat up. |
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