Break-In Procedures

[VAMike]

These engines are test ran and ring seated then oil drained and re filled.

Regardless of type of oil they used it for break in and it takes more then one flush go get everything out of it which is why we recommend 1000miles.

Yes the oil filter catches most of it but it can not catch it all.

The owners manual asks for specific driving form because it is still finishing the break in procedure which can then cause more contaminants then 5000 miles later.

Yeah, the owners manual calls for specific driving and it doesn't call for some archaic oil change procedure. There's also nothing about using caution when starting so the crank handle doesn't break your arm, or any number of other things that used to be important but are no longer relevant. The idea that there's stuff that will fly around in the engine, but won't get caught in the filter, but will just fall out when you change the oil is kinda looney.

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[Geoff]

These engines are test ran and ring seated then oil drained and re filled.

Regardless of type of oil they used it for break in and it takes more then one flush go get everything out of it which is why we recommend 1000miles.

Yes the oil filter catches most of it but it can not catch it all.

The owners manual asks for specific driving form because it is still finishing the break in procedure which can then cause more contaminants then 5000 miles later.

I'm not buying any of this. Complete bunk IMO.

 

[dmeyer302]

My break in procedure was to drive it like I stole it. YMMV

So if yo I want to hammer it from day one it won’t really matter.

I'm pretty sure that's what the oil filter is for

I'll probably do my first oil change around the 5000 mile mark and closer to 10,000 miles after that.

My wife couldn't figure out why I would want to buy a new truck vs used.

 

[THLONE]

It is funny how superstitious car owners are about their loves. Usually people that want you to change oil at more often intervals are selling oil. I guess it keeps the economy going. If you want to waste your time and money changing your oil more often than science and engineering have determined is necessary, then go ahead.

 

[Doc]

From the Owner's Manual:

Engine
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,500 km). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.

Res Ipse loquitor...

 

[Doc]

I'm not buying any of this. Complete bunk IMO.

Why do they still make magnetic drain plugs ?????

 

[Roofhopper]

@Doc if Ford thought it was necessary for you to have the oil changed at 1k miles they would specifically state that in the owners manual. It would also be printed on your warranty disclosure statement, indicating that failure to change oil at 1k miles will render all engine warranties null and void blah blah blah. Service manager where I purchased my Ranger, and every Ford dealer mechanic I know says change it every 5k including first oil change

 

[Doc]

@Doc if Ford thought it was necessary for you to have the oil changed at 1k miles they would specifically state that in the owners manual. It would also be printed on your warranty disclosure statement, indicating that failure to change oil at 1k miles will render all engine warranties null and void blah blah blah. Service manager where I purchased my Ranger, and every Ford dealer mechanic I know says change it every 5k including first oil change

Go fo it ...it’s not required..just suggested..

 

[Roofhopper]

That's my point. Ford does not suggest this at all. I have been building and breaking in gas engines for drag cars, boats, atvs, motorcycles, tractors etc for going on 20 years. So I am fully aware of appropriate break in procedures, I also do my research on everything I own to ensure that I'm treating it right for the service I am going to be putting it through. So unless you can produce FACTS about breaking in a brand new Ford 2.3 Ecoboost you are just continually spouting off with your ill informed opinions

 

[Doc]

That's my point. Ford does not suggest this at all. I have been building and breaking in gas engines for drag cars, boats, atvs, motorcycles, tractors etc for going on 20 years. So I am fully aware of appropriate break in procedures, I also do my research on everything I own to ensure that I'm treating it right for the service I am going to be putting it through. So unless you can produce FACTS about breaking in a brand new Ford 2.3 Ecoboost you are just continually spouting off with your ill informed opinions

Namaste..

 

[Geoff]

Why do they still make magnetic drain plugs ?????

I dunno. But I'm quite sure they don't provide much help with a mostly aluminum engine (I highly doubt that the Ranger has a magnetic drain plug). I've rebuilt a lot of engines (but not nearly as many as my brother) and neither of us see any reason to change oil after 1000 miles. if that's what you want to do, great go for it, but your replies to this thread have been superficial and have not provided any substance to backup your position.

 

[Doc]

I dunno. But I'm quite sure they don't provide much help with a mostly aluminum engine (I highly doubt that the Ranger has a magnetic drain plug). I've rebuilt a lot of engines (but not nearly as many as my brother) and neither of us see any reason to change oil after 1000 miles. if that's what you want to do, great go for it, but your replies to this thread have been superficial and have not provided any substance to backup your position.

I just listen to the people that build my motors...my bad...To thine own self be true...Blessings

 

[Geoff]

Now that I think about it a bit longer, I can't recall ever seeing an engine with a magnetic drain plug (tho I'm sure they exist). Manual transmissions yes, even some differentials, and especially automatics have a magnet in the oil pan to capture metal particles. Modern day engines have less wear than the earlier years and oils have changed to reduce additives that used to be required in older flat tappet engines (zinc, etc). Emissions are lower because tolerances are tighter and engines wear less. Even oil filters have been resized because new modern materials and tolerances [and oils] have reduced engine wear.

 

[Doc]

Now that I think about it a bit longer, I can't recall ever seeing an engine with a magnetic drain plug (tho I'm sure they exist). Manual transmissions yes, even some differentials, and especially automatics have a magnet in the oil pan to capture metal particles. Modern day engines have less wear than the earlier years and oils have changed to reduce additives that used to be required in older flat tappet engines (zinc, etc). Emissions are lower because tolerances are tighter and engines wear less. Even oil filters have been resized because new modern materials and tolerances have reduced engine wear.

I agree!

 

[Gpstodd]

My break in procedure was to drive it like I stole it. YMMV

Amen to that!

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