Running In

[10SECN]

Don't sit warming it up. Drive it slow till it's warm then pump it. Done

[Paulie2256]

Don't sit at one constant speed for long. Slow down, speed up, slow down, speed up. Punch it off the lights etc.

[Kimberley Scott]

These are all old school rules. Are they still applicable?

[Stevebag]

Hi All,

Thanks for posting my query into the correct thread - its been an interesting 9 pages of posts - much appreciated. I read all 9 pages, and even followed the link to MotoMan and read through his site (as reccomended).

Well - I now have my hands on my brand new FG II XR6T - and gee its awesome!

Importantly - I read the owners manual, and thought I might share with you what Ford reccommends regarding Running In.......and I think they actually give pretty sound advice.

My humble opinion - Ford advice is similar to what many posters reccomend. I paraphrase the Ford reccomendations as follows....

• Don't flog it stupid
• But Do - take it through its paces - driving at various speeds,
• Dont labour the engine
• Dont let it idle for excessive periods
• (towing not reccomended initially - however this seems to be diff related - see below)

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Hope its of value...

Ta,

Steve

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