Finally picking up new GT tomorrow

[fionic]

They're not at all at odds with each other.

Under normal driving conditions in my V6, I almost never get above 3,000 RPM, and 99% of the time am below 2,000 RPM. I always keep the fuel-economy gauge up in the cluster, and like to keep it on full bars whenever possible -- dipping into the gas pedal drops it down, so I use a feather on the throttle at all times. It idles at about 750 or 800, and I like to let it get up into 6th gear as soon as possible, around 30 mph or whenever.

My plan for the break-in is to vary the revs between idle and 2,000 for the first thousand miles.

holy shit, that sounds like a boring ass driving experience.

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[foghat]

holy shit, that sounds like a boring ass driving experience.

yes. And with such a focus on fuel economy (nothing wrong with that), I wonder about the choice of cars.

 

[IndustryLeech]

I've heard a lot of mechanics say that driving it hard and getting deep and shallow into the RPMs is the best way to properly break-in an engine. Keeping it below 2000 RPM is actually exactly what they tell you NOT to do. You might want to re-think that strategy.

Don't take my word for it though, read up on it.

 

[wilkinda65]

When I had my 2012 Boss302 it used lots of oil. Enough so that I traded it. New owner noticed same problem. He took it to his dealer and the message from Ford engineering was that it wasn't driven hard enough to seat the rings.

I haven't babied another Mustang I've owned since..... And no oil consumption issues on any Mustangs since


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[Fox9350]

Thanks for your service while keeping our families safe.

Please do post a review and lots of pics of the car. Great choice going with DIB.

 

[IndustryLeech]

Is JimmyTwoTimes a troll account? It has to be, right?

 

[TNcoupe]

Every new car Ive bought from Ford has hit the rev limiter leaving the dealership. Break it in like youre gonna drive it the rest of its life.

 

[Chlocli]

Is JimmyTwoTimes a troll account? It has to be, right?

Amazingly, I think he is legit. Now considering his driving style and dealing with traffic conditions NYC the smarter decision would be buying a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or equivalent. Or just take public transportation and rent a Mustang for any weekend trips.

 

[JoeDogInKC]

I sure hope he ordered a V6 or EcoBoost. Why would you even bother with the 5.0 if you're going to drive it like that.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Amazingly, I think he is legit. Now considering his driving style and dealing with traffic conditions NYC the smarter decision would be buying a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or equivalent. Or just take public transportation and rent a Mustang for any weekend trips.

I've had enough problems with cell phone batteries losing the ability to hold a charge after a year and a half that I'd never buy a battery-powered vehicle.

And you don't feel very cool tooling around in a Prius. You feel cool sitting in a parked Mustang, though. Or hyper-miling one.

 

[petraman]

Hyper-miling a V8 Mustang? Christ... I mean, if you're really serious about that, and you just care about how you look, why not buy an ecoboost and save yourself some money?

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Just realized how off-topic this is... sorry about that, Wolfman... Enjoy your Mustang!

 

[Hashbrownn]

thank you very much for your service!!!

Break-in period? I never practice it. I just drive it how I would normally.. if the engine hits the redline and doesn't break at the dealership parking lot, you're good to go.

 

[Chameleon]

Is JimmyTwoTimes a troll account? It has to be, right?

Nah its just Jimmy.

 

[Malikona]

Nah its just Jimmy.

JimmyTwoK :lol:Sorry I had to. No offense Jimmy you drive your car how you want - h8rs b h8n!! I think as long as you're not really punishing your car, keeping at redline for extended periods etc. during break-in, it's probably going to be just fine.

 

[JohnZiraldo]

A Major Trophy Award goes to Wolfman625 for

Veteran and Mustang6G member to own a 2015 Mustang.

Thank you to Wolfman625 and all Veterans for all you do to keep us free, safe, and able to enjoy our Mustangs.

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