Engine break-in recommendations – Dodge 2005 Viper User Manual

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Transporting Pets
Deploying airbags could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a
passenger during panic braking or in a collision.

Pets should be restrained in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The engine in your new Viper does not require a long
break-in period. Following these few simple guidelines is
all that is necessary for a good break-in:

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

• Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed

limit and your engine speed below 4,000 rpm.

• Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow,

for long periods of time.

• Do not make any full throttle starts and avoid full

throttle acceleration.

• Use the proper gear for your speed range.
• Wait until the engine has reached normal operating

temperature before driving at the recommended maxi-
mum break-in speed.

• Avoid excessive idling.
• Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill.

NOTE:

A new engine will consume some oil during the

first few thousand miles of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as a sign of difficulty.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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