Road Trip!

I've been looking at 4Runners for about 6 months, and over the the last month became an active buyer. I decided I wanted a Lunar Rock Pro, and didn't want to pay over MSRP, so it was a tough search. I must have contacted 40 dealers in 10 states all over the west.

I found one in North Dakota, and closed the deal over the phone... I'm flying out there next week and will drive it home to Southern California. I'm super excited to get my new Pro and have a road trip through some beautiful country.

Anything I should worry about driving a brand new 4Runner 1600 miles in about 4 days?

 

By the manual you aren't supposed to maintain a constant speed over the break in period. Maybe take a mix of backroads and highway. Otherwise enjoy the drive!

 

Congrats on the find! You done good

Have a fun trip and as @SmurFJ says.....vary your driving speeds and you should be good to go.

 

Nice Congrats enjoy the drive like above had said just vary your driving speed through your trip

 

Congrats,

Stop off at a few of the national parks on your way back.

 

Honestly I wouldn't even worry about the variable speed thing. Just drive it. Set the CC... It'll be fine.

Make sure when you get home and go to register it that you have the smog check done at a shop certified to smog newly registered / imported cars. The DMV does not accept smog checks on an imported vehicle unless the check is from certain shops.

 

Congratulations. What dealer? It's really hard to find a lunar rock that is not already pre-sold.

 

I think you should be able to remove your skids & armor plates as long as you provide them with a OEM to them or any personal teams that was added by you good luck

 

I have been on the prowl for a 2021 MGM Pro. I was about to hit the road twice to two somewhat local dealerships (40 & 60 miles away) and they sold the day I was due to check them out. One sold at MSRP and the other at $1,000 above MSRP. One of dealerships called me yesterday and said a Lunar Rock was due to arrive in 30 days and asked if I was interested at $2,000 above MSRP. Just not fond enough of the Lunar Rock color to commit. I am holding out for a MGM at MSRP or waiting til the 2022 color is announced and will proceed with a 2021 or 2022 at that time.

 

I don’t know if this is still true today but it used to be where you weren’t supposed to use cc for the first 500 miles.

 

Disregard the model - break in is break in. Cars or Motorcycles.

5. Avoid Hard Braking For The First 186 Miles
If you've got a brand-new 2020 Toyota Corolla vehicle, here's some "braking" news: the break-in period for your brakes is 186 miles (or 300 kilometers). This is true for most every 2020 Toyota model.

The friction material on your brake pads is the softest when the brake pads are new. As you begin driving, that soft layer of braking material will begin to wear onto the rotors, giving way to the harder material beneath. Under very hard braking, this material can come off in uneven patches across the surface of the rotors, leading to rotor warping and brake system damage. You may need new pads and rotors much sooner than otherwise necessary.

Of course, it goes without saying that you should still hit the brakes as hard as you can to avoid a collision if necessary. But, whenever possible, go easy on your brakes for the first 186 miles. This will help your brake pads and rotors bed in properly.

4. Avoid Towing For The First 500 Miles
According to the owner's manual for the 2018 Toyota Highlander, you should avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (or 800 kilometers) you own the vehicle.

This is because you want your vehicle to wear in while experiencing typical driving conditions you're likely to face during your daily commute. When towing a trailer, strain on the vehicle's chassis and suspension is increased and the engine will have to work harder to provide the same acceleration and speed. This can cause a fresh engine to break in poorly. And since the brakes will have to work a whole lot harder to stop both your vehicle and your trailer, it can prevent the bedding process from taking place correctly. We recommend waiting until your Toyota has at least 500 miles under its belt before hauling that camper or boat.

3. Avoid High RPMs For The First 621 Miles
The Toyota owner's manual only suggests avoiding high speeds and sudden acceleration, which can put added momentary strain on an engine. We have a slightly more specific guideline you can follow from the Capitol Toyota service department: Don't let the engine exceed 4,000 RPMs. Higher RPMs mean higher loads and greater strain on internal engine components. Once the engine parts have worn in and mate perfectly with each other, you can push that tachometer all the way to the redline -- but for the first 620 miles or so, drive with a lighter touch. This will help ensure the engine is ready for higher speeds when the time comes.

2. Vary Engine Speeds For The First 621 Miles
In addition to avoiding high engine loads, you want to avoid a consistent load for long periods of time during the break-in period. In order to break the engine in properly, it needs to be subjected to a wide range of speeds and loads, just like you'd experience during a day of ordinary suburban driving. So, if you're traveling down a long, straight road and the engine has been sitting at the same RPMs for some time, consider upshifting your manual transmission or adjusting your speed if you've got an automatic. This will help the engine experience a variety of conditions for the best possible break-in.

1. Do Not Use Cruise Control For The First 621 Miles
Because you want to vary the engine RPMs, the new Toyota owner's manual recommends not using cruise control for the first 621 miles (or 1,000 kilometers). On a long, flat, straight road, cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without fussing with the accelerator pedal, but will probably mean the engine stays at the same RPMs the whole time. This isn't ideal. Driving without cruise control will naturally introduce a little variation, even on long highway journeys.


Most 2018 and newer Toyota models now come with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, part of Toyota Safety Sense™. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control can modulate your speed up and down to match the flow of traffic, which means it can be used during the break-in period without negatively affecting the engine. Just make sure to adjust your speed from time to time if the system doesn't do so on its own.

 

Thanks Moon Landing - that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for...

 

only thing you really need to worry about is the next gas station

 

Have a fun trip!