New Tranny Break in?

chobracobra

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I'm getting ready to swap out my aod for a tremec and was wondering if the trans needs a special break in procedure. i live in nj and will be doing the job in NYC so i'm going to have to cruise on the parkway on the way back. Will i have to be in the right lane with my hazards on going 40 mph or does it not need a break in period? thanks

 

1991GreeNLX

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yeah give time to break in about 1500 miles to be on the safe side youll be ok as long as you dont power shift or anyhting like that you can cruis it at about 60 or 75 youll be ok

 

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Be gentle on it at first, how it is broken in makes a difference in how they last in my experience.

 

cardudeusa

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Mine came with a sticker on it saying basicly to be gentle for the first 500 miles, then change the fluid out and your set.

 

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I'm with cardudeusa - drive it like there was a traffic cop or your mother-in-law setting in the car with you for the first 500 miles. Then change the fluid and go have some fun. The Tremec's all use 2 3/4 quarts of GM Manual Syncromesh (black bottle) at about $10 a quart, so save some $$ for the oil change.

 

chobracobra

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alright thanks, thats what i figured. short-shifting and easy speeds