Hi all,

This is my first hemi 2013 5.7 RT, and I have heard from several people that I should change out the oil every 1000 miles for the first 3,000 miles to help break in the engine. Something to do helping the engine last longer as it breaks in.

Anyone ever heard of this before???

Called one dealer and they said not necessary.

You thoughts are appreciated..

Roger (Decal Man)

 

Every 3000 miles is fine. I have done this in my 08 Hemi Ram and have had no engine issues at all. 68,500 miles now. My first oil change was at 3K per the dealer recommendation.

 

First time I've ever heard that one. Usually engines assembled at the factory are tested and have ran a good amount of time to help the "break-in" process (seat the valves, springs, and rings). Not to mention a technician SHOULD drive the vehicle at least 8 miles for a new car inspection (PreDelivery Inspection). No "break-in" process for new cars off the new car sales lot. Unless your newly purchased vehicle has 1 or 2 miles displayed on the EVIC, chances are the salesman ripped on it a few times down the street getting lunch already.

 

Changing the oil every 1,000 miles even during break-in is just plain ridiculous. Every car my family has ever owned as had at least a 3,000 mile oil change and all but a crummy Vega has lasted at least 100K easily. Oil these days is light years ahead of what it used to be. Some people change there's at 5,000 or more (I personally don't agree with doing that), and seem to get along okay. 3,000 miles is plenty safe and a wise interval. 1,000 is being wasteful.

 

Modern engines don't really require a "Break-in" period like they used to!! Rings are seated with a few trips up and down the bores and if the bearings are clearances properly all should be well and you should simply drive it like you wish!!

The first few oil changes will remove any debris from manufacturing and my rule of thumb is Mobil I 5W30 and filter every 5,000 miles...easy to remember and I currently have 140,000 on my '04 RAM 1500 HEMI and 251,000 miles on my '04 Marauder engine with a ProCharger....no complaints!!

Good Luck!!

 

I always change mine after the first 500 miles in every new car, and stand there when they do it so I can hold a funnel with some cheesecloth under the stream to check for metal fragments. I know it's not necessary, but $50 is cheap insurance and peace of mind. Just my 2 cents.