break in periods

[FLOORIN04]

new owner here the owners manual says 500 miles of no go only show should i go a 1000 or what?have serviced 3000 or sooner opions from so many i want from owners not joe salesman who dont know i have waited 5 years of saving to get this car fell in love with gts 96 rented in 99 for aniversary with wife i must say it was an addiction at first bite what a car!!!!!if anyone can tell or help with the correct mainance schedule also ac doesnot work no one in area will look at or get near at dodge dealerships iam in gettysburg pa area any suggestions this car is from the philly auto show and thats the only area i have found that they will work on it but 290 miles one way

 

[luc]

Kind of confusing post, break in is for new car and/or rebuild engine but the last Gen II were manufactured in 2002 and you also state that the A/C is not working.

Is the car new or used?

Assuming it's new, don't baby the car, just run it trough the gears, a lot or rpm's change, no red line,avoid traffic jams and DO NOT lug the engine (being in 6 at 20mph for example)

On new vehicle, I do the first oil change between 500 and 1000 miles, you never know what can be left over in the engine from the manufacturing and assembly process,after that you can go to a regular schedule,3000 to 5000 miles and less than 12 months ( I use 6 months )between service.
Luc.
00GTS

 

[RoyV101621]

Technical Service Bulletin
Group: Engine
Date: Feb 25, 2000
Subject: Replacement Engine Break-in Procedure
Models: 1992-2000 (SR) Viper Roadster/Coupe
Discussion: The following break-in procedure is suggested for any New Viper Engine.
Share this information with you customers as needed.

During the first 1000 miles (1610 km):
1. Avoid long periods of engine idling.
2. Wait until the engine has reached operating temperature before driving
enthusiastically.
3. Check the engine oil level at each fuel fill since a new engine may consume some oil
during the first few thousand miles (this is normal and not a sign of an engine problem).
4. Keep the vehicle speed below 70 mph (113 km/h).
5. Do not make any full throttle starts or full throttle accelerations.
6. Avoid driving at a constant engine rpm for long periods as follows:

. First 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 2500
rpm.
. In addition, it is suggested to change the engine oil within the first 200 miles of engine
break-in.

. Second 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
3500 rpm.

. Third 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4000 rpm.

. Fourth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of
4500 rpm.

. Fifth 200 miles interval (322 km), light throttle run-ups shifting at a maximum of 5000
rpm.


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[DodgeViper01]

Sounds like it gets everything down.