Anyone else still doing a strict 1,000-mile break-in period? Or am I in the minority?

[mthx]

I'm coming up on my first 1,000 miles and will be doing my first engine oil and filter change soon.

A few questions for those who have already gone through the break-in service:

Does the factory engine oil drain plug come with a magnet, or is it just a standard plug? Do ford dealer can install one?

Any recommendations?

Besides the engine oil, has anyone done a drain-and-fill on the Tremec TR-3160 6-speed transmission? I noticed Tremec recommends a fluid change after the first 500 miles.

Did you follow that recommendation, or did you wait until later?

https://tremec-blog.com/tremec-transmission-maintenance/

Has anyone also changed the differential fluid during the break-in period? Did you notice anything unusual (metal on the magnet, fluid condition, etc.)?

I'm just curious what everyone is doing for their initial break-in service and whether it's worth going beyond the engine oil change.

Tks

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[Nolasalt]

I'm coming up on my first 1,000 miles and will be doing my first engine oil and filter change soon.

A few questions for those who have already gone through the break-in service:

Does the factory engine oil drain plug come with a magnet, or is it just a standard plug? Do ford dealer can install one?

Comes with a standard plug. Here's the magnetic plug I replaced it with.

Besides the engine oil, has anyone done a drain-and-fill on the Tremec TR-3160 6-speed transmission? I noticed Tremec recommends a fluid change after the first 500 miles.

Did you follow that recommendation, or did you wait until later?

https://tremec-blog.com/tremec-transmission-maintenance/

If it were my car I would follow the recommendation. Fluid change is usually pretty easy (and cheap) process on a Tremec.

Has anyone also changed the differential fluid during the break-in period? Did you notice anything unusual (metal on the magnet, fluid condition, etc.)?

I'm just curious what everyone is doing for their initial break-in service and whether it's worth going beyond the engine oil change.
Tks

Not necessary. However, there's no such thing as changing the rear diff. fluid too often. If it makes you feel better, change it.