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RAM 1500, 5.7 Engine break in Miles

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Old 10-22-2013 | 06:06 PM
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wait 5 or 6 before switching, it gives the rings a good time to seat
 
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Old 10-22-2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlueEdge
Interesting about the lack of prompting. I get prompted before 5k miles most all the time. And my driving is pretty light duty. I spend under $40 for synth oil and a good filter so we're about on par. I just have fewer times to climb under the truck and get dirty each year this way.

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I'd guess that it is because most of my miles are highway miles, but it would be interesting to know what the magic formula is for the light to come on.
 



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