Got freshlybuilt engine or a brandnew crate motor sitting under your hood? You’ve got to resist the urge to hop in and crank it over right away. The first few minutes of an engine’s life are its most critical and things can go wrong in a hurry—which could possibly cost you an engine. To help your motor enjoy a long, fruitful career, we’ve made this list of procedures and tips to address before you turn the key for the very first time. Give it a watch, and then we’ve got plenty more engine breakin guides, tips, and howtos at our blog, OnAllCylinders. Check out more resources in the links below.

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