blockisle9 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I had my 2017 3.5 L for one month and just hit 1000 miles. I've been breaking it in just as the owners manual says, varying speed and rpms. Now that it has 1000 miles on it, is it broken in? Is is safe to floor it? I've been curious to see how the power feels compared to my previous 2.0 EchoBoost Escape. Should I have the first oil change done now? Or just wait till the normal (for me) 3000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 When a vehicle reaches the end of the assembly line and goes on the dyno for final testing, they go WOT. It's not a problem even during the first 1000 miles. They only say to vary the vehicle speed and don't tow anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockisle9 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 When a vehicle reaches the end of the assembly line and goes on the dyno for final testing, they go WOT. It's not a problem even during the first 1000 miles. They only say to vary the vehicle speed and don't tow anything. Thank you! I was wondering how they test the vehicles before delivery. If I may expand a bit, are the engines ran at the engine assembly plant for testing or do they use a different method? Sorry, I'm just curious person..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Not sure if the run the engines before they go in the vehicle. I don't think so but not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Not sure if the run the engines before they go in the vehicle. I don't think so but not 100% sure. I believe it's all done cold- meaning it's spun, but not actually fired on fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I would have done the WOT a long time ago. Living on the Edge. Change the oil and go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I believe it's all done cold- meaning it's spun, but not actually fired on fuel. I think that's right. The manufacturing tolerances (and environment) are much different today than 20-30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I would have done the WOT a long time ago. Living on the Edge. Change the oil and go for it. Well you'd be out of the break-in period in a day or so......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 IMO the entire drive-line is not fully broken in until you have reached at least 5K and probably more, but that may well depend on how it is driven. I also believe you can't go wrong getting an oil change now. You may well have people tell you that you are wasting your money, but I consider the first oil change to be the most important one in the life of your vehicle. Cheap insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 WOT as I pulled out the lot! warranty ends quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Mechanics how to break in a new car engine: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3113/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockisle9 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Mechanics how to break in a new car engine: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3113/how-to-break-in-a-new-car/ Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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