Joined: Jan 2003
From: Damansara Jaya/Bandar Utama
QUOTE(tishaban @ Jul 13 2011, 10:12 AM)
I read my car manual and it does mention a break in period. Specifically for the first 2000km drive at varying engine speeds but don't rev past 3500rpm or drive past 150km/h.
What car u drive??? Usually most car manuals won't recommend more than 110km/h.
Also, you can maybe run-in on a Dyno, the sosphicated way....just make sure u don't end up like this guy...
To break-in the new engine, just drive as you will normally drive lah.. If you are a fast and furious driver, then drive it hard. If you are a slow and steady driver, then drive it slow and steady.
No need to drive it hard but in actual fact you will only drive it slow. No need to be so gentle if you like to press the pedal to the metal.
New car and still in warranty right? then by all means drive it hard.. any problems just get back to SC and claim.. hahahha.
depend on what TS believe... if u think break-in is necessary, go ahead...
for me, i didnt do any break-in and low rev as possible on my myvi to save fuel, the best FC i can get is about 19km/L for the first few months... but now average can get 17km/L due to heavy foot bit... hence no engine failure issues within 4.5 years with my nanny driving style without proper engine break-in...
actually for new car its better to drive the car hard but not really hard like redline cuz the oil pan seal gasket seal, piston ring all those need to rev it for it to settle in or for it to be more tighten or something like that
omg, this is one class debate. Never-ending discussion on this. The two school of thoughts swears by their own style. As for myself, i drove gently before 1st service
I know someone who swears by pushing his car to the redline