Break-In Recommendations - Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information

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Off to a Good Start
A Word About Your Keys
In many states it is against the law to leave the ignition keys in an
unattended vehicle. Your new car has excellent built-in security;
but, you must use it! ... LOCK YOUR CAR ... GUARD YOUR
KEYS. Don' t contribute to the crime of o pportunity - VEHICLE
THEFT!
Caution
Always remove the keys, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving the car unattended -
even in
your own driveway or garage.
A small numbered metal tag is attached to each set of keys. The
number on this tag can be used to order duplicate keys from your
dealer or a locksmith. After recording the number, you should
keep the tag in a safe
place. If you did
not receive tags with your
keys, ask your dealer to give you the number.
Try to park in a well-lighted and, if possible, protected area.
Never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed inside the
car.
Break-In Recommendations
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new
car. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After
the initial60 miles (100 km ), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90
km/h) are desirable. While cruisi ng, brief full-throttle accelera-
tions within li mits of state and local traffic laws contribute to a
good break- in. Wide open throttle accelerations in low gear can
be detrimenta l and should be avoided.
The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high
quality SAE lOW-30 lubricant and should be retained until the
first regularly scheduled oil ch:mge, provided that the ambient
vehicle operating temperature is not lower than -l0°F (- 23°C}.
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate condi-
tions under which vehicle operation will occur. The recom-