breaking in the titan

[gswarriorfan]

I am about to purchase a 4x2 CC titan and i was wondering how i should handle the car while it is still a baby. For example oil changes, driving style, fluid changes, etc. within the first couple hundred to a thousand miles. Thanks!

[IMADOGMAN]

From the owner's manual...you can view it free online at www.nissan-techinfo.com

CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in shortened
engine life and reduced engine
performance.
c Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
c Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
c Avoid quick starts.
c Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
c Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.

[phillipyang]

Congrats on your new truck!

Drive without pushing the truck too much to its full capacity, aka racing

Make sure your speeds are not constant for an extended period of time. Freeway for example, 65 then 75 then back down to 65, etc.

Change your oil at 3500 miles, Synthetic is not a huge issue as being your first oil change. People argue that its better sticking with regular oil for the first 1-2 oil changes but I believe synthetic is far superior than regular oil. The synthetic oil will be more fuel efficent, more helpful to the engine to perform better. Plus the periods between oil changes will extend dramatically.

Driving style, the first months of a new driver are crucial to the future of the truck. If you just drive without adjusting to the new size and power of the truck, you will easily lose control and most likely cause a fender bender with someone else or alone. I recommend just driving around getting used to the size and overall distances of the truck. Also parking will be the next optical illusion trick nissan forgot to tell us at the dealership. The front will look like it will hit but in reality, you will have like 2ft left over making your truck stick out like a sore.

Keep an eye out for fluid changes, you will probably lose about 1/4 within this timeframe of your next oil change so just check them again constantly.

I'll give you 20 bucks if you have no problems by 35,000 miles hehehe

[NorCal 4x4]

I’ve always done my first oil/filter change on a new engine at around 1,000 miles. Did it after the break in period, this time. Some do it at 500 miles, and some will wait until the recommended. I figure there will be more particles the first couple of thousand miles, so the extra money is worth it to me. If you change your own, be sure to buy the crushable oil filter washer from Nissan, as you're not suppose to reuse them, (btw the notch goes down, towards the plug). Nissan oil filters are a good bet too. Check or have someone check you Titan’s rear differential level right away, as some have had problems with this being low. Drive safe and enjoy!

[Galaxy]

I'm with swarren, I changed mine at about 1100 miles. I always like to get that break-in oil out right around 1,000 miles or so.