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Break-in recommendations – Dodge 2010 Viper - Owner Manual User Manual

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BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
Following these few simple guidelines is all that is
necessary for a good break-in.

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

• Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed

limit and your engine speed below 4,000 RPM.

• Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow,

for long periods.

• Do not make any full throttle starts and avoid full

throttle acceleration.

• Use the proper gear for your speed range.
• Wait until the engine has reached normal operating

temperature before driving at the recommended maxi-
mum break-in speed.

• Avoid excessive idling.
• Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill.

NOTE:

A new engine will consume some oil during the

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a sign of difficulty.

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