Trans Rebuild Break-in
Apr 29, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Trans Rebuild Break-in
I just had the trans. rebuilt on my '01 1500 (240,000 miles, first major repair). Is there any kind of a break-in period for a rebuilt trans.?
Apr 29, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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From: Central Oklahoma
Nope. Drive it like you stole it.
Apr 29, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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From: DFW, Texas
"Stress test" it before the warranty is up!
Apr 29, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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From: Lee County, North Carolina
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aim4squirrels
"Stress test" it before the warranty is up!
+1. Just don't tow more than the truck is rated for, that's just asking for trouble.
Apr 29, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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From: MAINE
IMHO, i always do a 500 miles break in period when ever i do a job like that.
Apr 29, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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From: Central Oklahoma
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95RAM360
IMHO, i always do a 500 miles break in period when ever i do a job like that.
When I had my transmission rebuilt, I was told to just drive it.
"Drive it like I stole it?"
"Sure."
Apr 29, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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From: State College, Pa
I did 1000 miles on mine after it was rebuilt.
Apr 29, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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towed the boat the day after the rebuild. Run it, like someone said, if its gonna break, do it under warranty.
Apr 29, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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From: Kansas
Drove from Eastern Kansas to LA with a 8'x8' trailer and 2 4-wheelers. 1500 miles 2 days after a rebuild.
Apr 29, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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From: North Charleston, SC
The official answer? Drive it like you stole it, ive never had a break in period for any of mine.
