I'm buying a new car. How should I drive it initially in order to "break it in?" And for how long? Thankyou.

Answer 1

New cars should still be treated to a break-in period, however, due to advances in materials and techniques used in engine design and construction, break-in is less crucial than it used to be. Generally, for the first 300 to 500 miles (the manufacturer will determine it's own break-in period), don't rev the engine over 50-60 percent of its redline speed. This allows the rings to seat properly, and all the moving parts to 'get used to each other', for lack of a better description. I know more than a couple of guys who bought new sports cars, Evos and the like, who couldn't resist zinging the tach as they pulled out of the dealer lot, and now they have to add a quart of oil to the motor every week or two. Break-in, like regular maintanance, is required to ensure trouble free, long lasting engine operation.

Answer 2

My dad taught auto mechanics at the local Vo-Tech school. He KNOWS cars and has seen the inside of many. The break-in period is less critical than it used to be. But aside from speed don't heavily load it at first such as towing or accelerate up a hill. the best answer has already been given.

Drive the car at VARYING speeds, but not really fast, for the first 3000 miles.

Don't travel to another state right off the bat. Change that first oil in the first 2,000 miles will never hurt either.
Dave Houg
[e-mail]

Answer 3

A lot of answers here or right and a lot wrong. You are buying a new car, It will come with an owners Manuel. Read it and do what the factory says as far as breaking it in. Look in glove box for Manuel if not there get the dealer to give you one for your car. People ask question about their cars all the time on this site, all they have to do is read the owners Manuel, it has most every thing in it about their cars, But like so many They get on the computer to ask question, in all sorts of category's, when they have the answer readily at hand. But what makes things funny about people and ther cars is. They don't know how to find the dip stick to check the oil or transmission fluid
and many more things. The Question I have is how do they ever find how to put gas in their car,lol

Answer 4

Normal driving will do just fine, just don't run it wide open. Also get your oil changed at least every 3000 miles from a professional place and keep the reciepts with the mileage printed on them. That way if anything does happen to go wrong, you will have proof that the car was maintained properly. Good luck and take someone with you when you buy!!

Answer 5

If you want to break in your new car,just take it for a long run on the highway where you can give it some speed. Always remember that safe driving help save lives. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 6

Maybe you need to clarify--what do you mean by "breaking it in"? I've never heard of someone "breaking in" a car! How should you drive it? Drive it normally and safely! How else? When I bought a new car I drove it just the same as my old one!

Answer 7

Under 55 for at least 500 miles pref 1000, no reving or burning rubber either.
Pre break in is a way of ensuring suckers need a new car sooner.

Answer 8

There is no reason to break a car in, you will just need to drive it as you normally would. Best wishes

Answer 9

Drive it like you are going to drive it, one of the ladies was right about the car tailoring itself to the way you drive. Cars don't require the same break in period they used to just don't severly over do it.

Answer 10

Drive the car at varying speeds, but not really fast, for the first 3000 miles.