Break in period oopsie.

[Jrgunn5150]

A 90 minute drive, 3 hours after I bought mine, towing a camper, in the woods is how I broke mine in.

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[Texbaz]

600 hundred on my odometer and 900 miles later went through the break in procedure very painful at first but after was a complete joy to pull.

 

[Catahoula7]

The 4500 usually is for a base Gladiator with a manual trans.
When the automatic 850RE trans is installed it jumps to 6000. But you must have certain accampaning items. Like, customer 24D preferred package that contains, tow package, 250 amp alternator, trailer zoom, electronic trailer anti-sway control, 7pin and 4 pin conector several other items not listed. Actually the Rubicon goes to 7000. I believe max tow is only certain Sport and Sport S models 7700lb


Do you have the monroney sticker? It will have all your equipment and options.

I do, but I technically have 2. The one *in the truck* does not list a class IV hitch, while the photo copy I got does as does the one from online. I have everything except the cooling as separate line items, but in a dedicated thread I made it was found that all 2024 Rubicons and Mojave have the tow package by default.

600 hundred on my odometer and 900 miles later went through the break in procedure very painful at first but after was a complete joy to pull.

I am currently looking at random places in eastern Colorado or northern Oklahoma to drag a boat that doesn't work to for a 500 mile round trip. It seems a little silly, but I want to keep these gears in good shape. I have been dealing with Torsen whine on an F-Body since 30,000 miles and I do not want singing Dynas.

 

[Texbaz]

Yeah those moneoney stickers can be confusing the way jeep did them.
The 500 mile tow break-in to me is only a recommendation not carved in stone use but don't be so careful you cant enjoy your truck.

 

[red/green hawk]

So, as the title.

Last night I was finally able to get myself a 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. I am super thrilled. I am a little worried about the break in period though.

I purchased it with 41 miles on the clock. After I had an 80 mile trip home. Unfortunately my phone died hard and would not charge as I was negotiating. I checked the manual in the glove box for break in instructions and all it was was quick start info and safety stuff. The dealer didn't say anything either. I know that RPM variability is pretty important, but I figured there was no set standard now because new cars are better, blah blah blah.

Long story short, I spent the next 20 miles doing about 40-55 one they way to the highway, and then made the next 60 miles home. I tried to keep from kicking the piss out of it while keeping my speed a little varied. The apps says this whole trip averaged 50 mph, but that my max speed was 90. (It is downhill a lot of places and so there was some coasting faster without realizing it.)

I am now at 120ish miles. How likely is it that I have now created an oil guzzler? Can my next 170 miles save it?

Thanks.

I drove mine brand new off the lot 400 miles home up mountains, down into canyons, and on the freeway going faster than the speed limit.

This route broke it in just fine.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYnxF3tJ7eqKncLc7

 

[gladdys]

Hello, i'm new here. I drove mine 400 miles from out of state on cruise control 60-70 mph. Even went up the imperial valley grade on cruise control. That is my only regret about the breaking in period. It's been running great so far.

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