2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 76

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Ve55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. hicle". NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrithousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be mental and should be avoided. considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. 2