Got my first new truck a few days ago and have few questions that will help me or might help anyone looking into buying new truck. Any help will be appreciated.
1 how long is the engine break in period and any restrictions on driving while engine is breaking in.
2 does installing an apu affect or void any truck warranties.
3 first oil change at how many miles .
4 what product to use to keep that shine on forever
5 what things to avoid to prolonge the life of the engine .after treatment and transmission.
If i missed something feel free to add.
New truck questions
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kay_ray, Jan 22, 2022.
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1. I’ve always been told to just drive it.
2. No
3. Guys I run with shoot for around 5k miles
4. Paint? You could ceramic coat it. Or just wash normally and wax a few times a year.
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For paint shine I’d just wash and use spray wax. I’ve never been given special instructions when given a new truck, just drive as normal. So far I’ve not had any issues just driving like you normally would
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They only thing I have ever read from Cummins about a new motor (rebuild) is to not idle more than 5 minutes for the 1st 100 miles. Cummins says they test each motor before leaving the Jamestown plant.
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Last edited: Jan 22, 2022
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Here's one of few on Youtube. Around the 4:30 minute mark they explain the type of tests they do on each engine. Inside Cummins: This is Jamestown (2016) - YouTube
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Vaey the rpms. For first 500 or a 1000 miles????
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Don't forget the trans break in oil...
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