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Old 04-29-2010, 07:49 AM
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Default 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.?


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Old 04-29-2010, 08:23 AM
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Nope. Drive it like you stole it.
 
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"Stress test" it before the warranty is up!
 
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"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.
 
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IMHO, i always do a 500 miles break in period when ever i do a job like that.
 
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Old 04-29-2010, 12:18 PM
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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."

 
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I did 1000 miles on mine after it was rebuilt.
 
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Old 04-29-2010, 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.
 
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Drove from Eastern Kansas to LA with a 8'x8' trailer and 2 4-wheelers. 1500 miles 2 days after a rebuild.
 
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The official answer? Drive it like you stole it, ive never had a break in period for any of mine.
 
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