New Tundra - Tow right away?

bkfj40 · 10-11-07, 05:33 AM

I picked up a new tundra yesterday...the question is....can I tow right away with it? The owner's manual says to wait 500 miles. I really would like to take it to the Fall Crawl up in PA this weekend and then on to my jobsite in Philly. I have my '95 powerstroke that I am going to sell and could use that, but the tundra is so much nicer!

thanks for the input...

bk

Duane · 10-11-07, 07:25 PM

I don't think the dealer or anyone would say it is a great idea if you can help it. If you do go easy on it I would think.
Mechanically speaking I suppose some break in time would be better under light load to let mating surfaces wear in a bit before you put more force on them. Oil is supposed to keep a film between mating surfaces anyhow. I'm not sure what 500 miles does that 100 miles won't do.

Then of course there are those who used to figure you break it in real hard and then she will be good forever..haha

firetruck41 · 10-11-07, 08:31 PM

Go for a long drive tonight!

10-11-07, 05:33 AM	#1
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,194	New Tundra - Tow right away? I picked up a new tundra yesterday...the question is....can I tow right away with it? The owner's manual says to wait 500 miles. I really would like to take it to the Fall Crawl up in PA this weekend and then on to my jobsite in Philly. I have my '95 powerstroke that I am going to sell and could use that, but the tundra is so much nicer! thanks for the input... bk __________________ KJ4HFL 76fj40 * 77fj55 * 85fj60 * 00uzj100 * 90Hilux Crew Cab (ex)Diesel * 81hj47 * 07Tundra 5.7DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

10-11-07, 07:25 PM	#2
Duane IH8MUD Wookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 172	I don't think the dealer or anyone would say it is a great idea if you can help it. If you do go easy on it I would think. Mechanically speaking I suppose some break in time would be better under light load to let mating surfaces wear in a bit before you put more force on them. Oil is supposed to keep a film between mating surfaces anyhow. I'm not sure what 500 miles does that 100 miles won't do. Then of course there are those who used to figure you break it in real hard and then she will be good forever..haha __________________ -girlfriends 84 BJ60 3B diesel (752,500 km) & [82 BJ60 donor vehicle, ARB BullBar] -96 4-runner, 2.7L auto, stock rear diff lock, ARB BullBar, 235 85R16's Michelin LTX M/S (295,000 km) -05 dbl cab TRD Tundra, 4.7L 235 85R16's Michelin LTX M/S(13,400 km)

10-11-07, 08:31 PM	#3
firetruck41 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camas, WA USA TLCA# 14300 Posts: 3,583	Go for a long drive tonight! __________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold

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