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New Member - Stoked to be here! Question about engine break in period

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by SDCementCrew, Jun 1, 2018.

  1. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    SDCementCrew

    SDCementCrew [OP] New Member

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    Hi Everyone,
    I just upgraded my 2007 Tundra Crewmax SR5 4x4 in super white to a 2018 Tundra Crewmax SR5 4x4 in cement. I've only had it for a few days but already upgraded the truck with TRD-Pro black badges, TRD rear sway bar, TRD shifter, oem tow mirrors and llumarr pinnacle tint. The TRD front sway bar arrives today and interior LEDs are up next.

    So here is my question - I have a trip planned to the Colorado River in a few weeks. I was planning on driving there with the new truck towing a Super Air Nautique 210 which is around 3500 lbs. The drive is around 6 hours mostly flat but some grades. Is towing with 1000-1500 miles on the truck advisable? If not I can always take my 4runner but would love to make the trip in the new truck. Thanks Everyone!
     
  2. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    niru316

    niru316 New Member

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    Welcome from FL!

    :worthless:

    I'm sure somebody will chime in on your tow question...
     
  3. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    WAtundra4x4

    WAtundra4x4 Retired from active retirement.

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    Check your owners manual. I believe my 18 said basically drive easy for 500 miles and vary speed. Easy braking for 200 miles. Wait till tow till 1000 miles. In a few weeks you might be close to 1000 miles anyway.

    Check your trailer controller to assure gain will work, they have a problem with some, DAMHIK.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME
     
  5. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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  6. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  7. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO.
    Have a fun and safe trip.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    Welcome from Las Vegas. I'd wait to tow until the afformentioned brake in period is over. You don't want to hurt your new baby
     
  9. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!

    1000 miles of normal driving, then shes ready to turn loose
     
  10. Jun 1, 2018 at 3:14 PM
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    Rider0120

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    Go threw your settings for the trailer gain it’s set up 0-4999 then you can switch it to <5000.
     
  11. Jun 1, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    seniramsu

    seniramsu Pro Runnin

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    Welcome from NC!!!
     
  12. Jun 1, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    SMK Shoe

    SMK Shoe Not New Member

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    Go out this weekend and try to drive the tires off it. 1,000 miles adds up really quick. I bought my 17 new and just rolled 36K miles.
     
  13. Jun 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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  14. Jun 1, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    bito

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    I’d drive the snot out of it before your trip so it’s good and broke in. Would be lame to not tow with a good towing rig.
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    JH5370

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    Welcome from WA!
     
  16. Jun 1, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Prostar 190

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  17. Jun 1, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    GeoJoe

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    Yes... tires off, snot, piss, crap.... whatever you drive out of it.... do that.

    Give it a workout, esp on engine braking to seal the rings. http://www.mullenixracingengines.com/how-to-break-in-your-engine
     
  18. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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    geno0506

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    Texas WELCOME! :thumbsup:
     
  19. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:12 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  20. Jun 2, 2018 at 3:24 AM
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    Hope you have a great trip to CO. Please come back and post up a trip report with LOTS of pics.
     
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  21. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:12 AM
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    Welcome from GA....let us see that BEAST...
     
  22. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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  23. Jun 6, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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    SDCementCrew

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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Really enjoying the new tundra compared to my 08 (even though I loved that truck). On track to have at least 1k miles before my trip to the river.

    Had the same issue with others here with the TRD front sway bar, they were beat up and looked like someone dragged them behind the delivery truck. After the dealer ordered three times and every one was really beat up they decided to send one in to get sand blasted and re-powder coated at a local shop. Supposed to get it back Friday.
     
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  24. Jun 8, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    parallax

    parallax Professional Zamboni stunt driver

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    Hello , from Oregon.
     
  25. Jun 8, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    sprtbkr

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    Welcome from Colorado. Toyota recommends 500 miles before towing. P 154 of the owner's manual. "For the first 500 miles: Do not tow a trailer."
     
  26. Jun 8, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    SDCementCrew

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    Got my TRD front sway bar back from the dealer and the new powder coat looks perfect. Installed today, easy job. But while the skid plate is off and my dealer has the TRD skid plate in stock for $340 and since I already have to go back to pick up my all black TRD shifter and TRD wheel caps tomorrow... All the while I promised myself I wouldn't accessorize the new tundra!

    As I left to pickup my sway bar from the dealer my buddy shows up to try and work out a deal on a new tundra. He has been going back and forth between a new Tundra or f-150. I tried to lead him towards the light.
     
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  27. Jun 8, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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