Another Newbie On Board
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Another Newbie On Board
JUST DROVE HOME MY NEW 2004 CUMMINS 600 4X4. NEVER HAD DIESEL BEFORE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME HELPFUL HINTS ON BREAKING IN THIS GREAT TRUCK. PLUS ALSO SOME HELPFUL INFO ABOUT AFTERMARKET ITEMS WHICH WOULD HELP PERFORMANCE AND LOOKS. THANKS
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Welcome!
As far as break in goes, I think I would avoid heavy or fast towing in the first 500 miles. After you get a few miles on it, hauling a load up a hill or a good tow will help the rings seat. Avoid long periods at the same speed, and avoid putting a load on the engine below 1,600 rpm. No synthetic motor oil until fully broken in.
Of the aftermarket stuff, I would recommend the Dodge rear wheel liner kit. They are plastic tubs that keep stuff from getting slung under the body. Some sort of mud flaps or running boards are also a good idea.
As far as performance stuff goes, my truck is pretty much stock, so hopefully someone who knows more about that stuff will chime in.
P.S. fill in your signature so people will know the particulars of your rig.
As far as break in goes, I think I would avoid heavy or fast towing in the first 500 miles. After you get a few miles on it, hauling a load up a hill or a good tow will help the rings seat. Avoid long periods at the same speed, and avoid putting a load on the engine below 1,600 rpm. No synthetic motor oil until fully broken in.
Of the aftermarket stuff, I would recommend the Dodge rear wheel liner kit. They are plastic tubs that keep stuff from getting slung under the body. Some sort of mud flaps or running boards are also a good idea.
As far as performance stuff goes, my truck is pretty much stock, so hopefully someone who knows more about that stuff will chime in.
P.S. fill in your signature so people will know the particulars of your rig.
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Re: Another Newbie On Board
Originally posted by joeram7
JUST DROVE HOME MY NEW 2004 CUMMINS 600 4X4. NEVER HAD DIESEL BEFORE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME HELPFUL HINTS ON BREAKING IN THIS GREAT TRUCK. PLUS ALSO SOME HELPFUL INFO ABOUT AFTERMARKET ITEMS WHICH WOULD HELP PERFORMANCE AND LOOKS. THANKS
JUST DROVE HOME MY NEW 2004 CUMMINS 600 4X4. NEVER HAD DIESEL BEFORE AND WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME HELPFUL HINTS ON BREAKING IN THIS GREAT TRUCK. PLUS ALSO SOME HELPFUL INFO ABOUT AFTERMARKET ITEMS WHICH WOULD HELP PERFORMANCE AND LOOKS. THANKS
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joeram7:
Welcome to the site! You will find a wealth of information here, and some great people as well. Congratulations on your new truck. What Jeff in TD said about breakin is what you should do. Be sure and read your manual.
DeWain
Welcome to the site! You will find a wealth of information here, and some great people as well. Congratulations on your new truck. What Jeff in TD said about breakin is what you should do. Be sure and read your manual.
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Joe,
Just start from page 1 of the 3rd gen forums and start going back. You will find any and all info you need. If not, then post your questions. There's lots of help to be had here.....
Just start from page 1 of the 3rd gen forums and start going back. You will find any and all info you need. If not, then post your questions. There's lots of help to be had here.....
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