I've only got 80 miles on the beast and so far I love this truck...

The only thing I'm concerned about is the manual really does a lousy job of covering break-in. No information on warm-up and cool down.... And with 80 miles I'm only getting 10.1 miles on the indicator so since it's new I don't want to make any noob mistakes since this is my first diesel.

BTW I break my motorcycles in by using the "Ride it like you stole it" method and that has worked on all my bikes, but I figured I'd ask you guys since there is so much good information here...

Also is it me or is the cummins trucks taller?

 

I babied mine for the first 1000...I think my right foot gained some weight since then

 

Cummins engines do not really need a "break in". I'd worry more about the brakes and such. I believe the manual states that towing will help everything seat quicker as well. Good luck with the new rig!

 

Re Read your owners manual there should be a statement about no towing for the first 500 miles and then tow below 50 mph for the second 500 miles!

These warnings are not for the motor but the rear end and trans.

Rick

 

My manual in the 06 says no break in required for cummings and actually recommends towing to help the process properly.just read it again front to back today. Yes I was bored...

 

C-U-M-M-I-N-S

(sorry, my biggest pet peave...)

 

hahaha...got you buddy....I am a freaking newbie to diesels much less CUMMINS so will try to get it right...thanks.

 

Can`t help ya with break-in advise, I bought my truck with 177K on it BUT, WELCOME to the DTR!...and good luck with the new ride!