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

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  1. andrewr New Member

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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?
    andrewr, Dec 23, 2004
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  2. weldonGT New Member

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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...
    weldonGT, Dec 23, 2004
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  3. Dr. Wu 2000 New Member

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    I would say avoid the WOT blasts to redline as your driving off the lot. :D A good course of action would be take it easy for the first 500 to 1K miles, change the oil then go nuts. :banana: Good luck.
    Dr. Wu 2000, Dec 23, 2004
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  4. Darkhorse845 Banned

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    The break in period is from the dealership
    parking lot to the street.Welcome Aboard!
    Darkhorse845, Dec 23, 2004
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  5. alfman9 New Member

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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.
    alfman9, Dec 24, 2004
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  6. grey03cobra New Member

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    About 15 minutes after taking delivery of my 03, I had it up to 150+ mph.
    grey03cobra, Dec 24, 2004
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  7. blk04cobra1 New Member

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

    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 :p
    blk04cobra1, Dec 24, 2004
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  8. weldonGT New Member

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    I've only had mine to about 100mph, but it only has 750 miles on it so far.... :D
    weldonGT, Dec 25, 2004
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