Ranger Raptor Engine Break In Routine

[SubaruRaptor]

No, it didn’t have anything to do with the break In routine or the oil that I use.
It had everything to do with detailed maintenance records, and the immaculate condition in which I maintained my vehicles. They saw a vehicle that they could very easily make money on, and they were right. I’m happy that your “eagle bacon” is doing so well, but my investment portfolio is already well diversified, so I believe I will pass on that opportunity.

Maintenance records dont matter much any more. I just sold a well maintained and cleaned 16 Honda HR-V with every service record and repair record, buying dealer didnt care, just that that carfax was clean. They didnt even want the records as I had them in a folder.

Things have changed, the only people caring about maint records are enthusiast.

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[John E Davies]

Maintenance records dont matter much any more. I just sold a well maintained and cleaned 16 Honda HR-V with every service record and repair record, buying dealer didnt care, just that that carfax was clean. They didnt even want the records as I had them in a folder.

Things have changed, the only people caring about maint records are enthusiast.

This applies to dealers, but if you end up selling to an individual, detailed records and obvious signs of good care will make or break a deal. Especially as the vehicle gets over five years old. But nobody seems to want a stack of old paper. Keep an electronic service record, print that out and keep it handy; that will be very welcome to some buyers. Of course, if the only people that ever touch your truck are Ford shops, never mind, everything “should” be on record. Maybe…. until their system crashes or gets hacked next year or tomorrow….

Just like your personal computer files, keep the service info separated from Mother Ford, up to date, and backed up.

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[SubaruRaptor]

This applies to dealers, but if you end up selling to an individual, detailed records and obvious signs of good care will make or break a deal. Especially as the vehicle gets over five years old. But nobody seems to want a stack of old paper. Keep an electronic service record, print that out and keep it handy; that will be very welcome to some buyers. Of course, if the only people that ever touch your truck are Ford shops, never mind, everything “should” be on record. Maybe…. until their system crashes or gets hacked next year or tomorrow….

John Davies
Spokane WA

I mean most folks even privately only care about the carfax. I've never lost a sale because I didn't have service records for a vehicle I've sold and the vast majority of people do not keep their records. I agree with what you said, but the focus for the average car buyer is, is the title and carfax clean.

 

[SeaBea]

I kept the RPM low and gradually increased over the first 1,500KMS/1,000Miles. I also made sure to not lug the engine and found using the paddle shifters to ensure the transmission didn't use the highest gear on hills. The paddle shifter is actually the best I've ever had on a vehicle and I find I actually use it! I think doing the first oil/filter change at 1,000 miles is a good compromise. Don't fuss over it too much, new engines are much more refined with less break in issues but don't go full bore - gradually build the rpm's with mileage and you should be rewarded with a bit more oomph and slightly better gas milage! It is a very rewarding vehicle to drive and to me feels more like a rally car!

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