Is there a break in period for 03 or 04 Cobras?

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andrewr

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How many miles should you put on it before you really get on it? Or can you just stomp on it from the start without hurting anything?

 

weldonGT

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The Mustang Owner's Manual just says not to keep the engine at a constant speed for too long at a time, but other than that you're good to go..\
BTW, the SVT owner's manual doesn't address break in...

 

Dr. Wu 2000

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I would say avoid the WOT blasts to redline as your driving off the lot. A good course of action would be take it easy for the first 500 to 1K miles, change the oil then go nuts. Good luck.

 

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Darkhorse845

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The break in period is from the dealership
parking lot to the street.Welcome Aboard!

 

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alfman9

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I'd wouldn't be bouncing it off the limiter for the first 750 miles and a couple oil changes. Then again, it is underwarranty if anything were to go worng. Have Fun.

 

grey03cobra

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About 15 minutes after taking delivery of my 03, I had it up to 150+ mph.

 

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blk04cobra1

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I left black marks on the pavement at the first stop light from the dealership

Then ive taken it fairly easy since then, only gassing it a few times...once I hit 1000 miles or so, i'll have the oil changed and put the new mods on

 

weldonGT

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I've only had mine to about 100mph, but it only has 750 miles on it so far....