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Old 04-13-2020, 07:49 PM
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It sounds like you're not happy with the nature of nitro and perhaps would be happier with a brushless electric truck instead, then you deal with a trade off of other issues and a different learning curve. It's a hobby, so you deal with tinkering a bit. Not sure the vendor/hobby shop takes back used nitro trucks, especially when you describe this "normal" hobby issue to them? You may get the same response you got here.
As far as nitro truck/car engines, if 3-4-5 small tank break in steps are needed, so be it. Break in is longer. I just went with the video suggestion. My guess, the engine will outlast the rest of the truck regardless of how you break it in. From what I read searching google for answers on your nitro truck engine lifespan, it's 8-10 gallons average. That is a sad lifespan. I'm a glow airplane user for 44 years. Results for this segment is different.

All the best with your decision.