2006-08-27 06:25:58 · 34 answers · asked by Genesis 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can if you want to but no you dont need to if you take it real easy you will have more problems with the car later on i am giving you the honest answer if you drive it like you always drive it will run better than if you take it easy if you take it easy the sensors will clogg up on you carbon will build up on the pistons motors today dont need a break in period they do that when they build them now the car has no miles on it but the motor does it has been run for break in just get in it and go dont worry about break in i build motors for race cars the first time they are started i run it just as hard as i can and it will perfprm better so no you dont need to break it in
2006-08-27 07:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine manufacturers now have much better control on the clearances between the moving parts. And there are better materials available for pistons and rings for example than back in the 1950's and 60's. The break-in period for a modern engine should be that you drive the vehicle in a normal manner within the speed regulations of your state. The best thing you can do is to get an oil change around 1000 miles or so. Also, whatever the manufacturer's requirements should be followed.
2006-08-27 06:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a new car and has no miles on it yes you do have to break the engine in. I had the engine in my buick rebuilt a couple of years ago and I had to not go over a certain speed for like the first 500 miles. Happy Driving! :o)
2006-08-27 06:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzylilhippiechick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was true years ago, but not with today's cars. It is recommended to change the oil and filter after the first 3000 miles. I bought a new motor cycle and it required that it not be driven over 50 miles an hour for the first 500 miles. There are no restrictions on cars that I know of.
2006-08-27 06:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no the newer cars require no break in period acording to ford and gms web sites but as a mechanic of 15 years i am from the old school and think that cars still need a break in period so thet all parts seat and work the way they should i would recomend at least 1500 miles
2006-08-28 06:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by iplaywhenican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really... It has nothing to do with engines being run before you buy them now!!!.... It has more to do with harder metals being used and more precise machining. It's a good idea not drive really aggressively for the first few thousand miles. Although... that's probably always a good idea for maximum life span of your car.
2006-08-27 06:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not true that when you buy a new car you have to break the engine because if you do your car isn't getting no where
2006-08-27 06:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by natalie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way to "Break In" a new cars engine is to Drive the car exactly how you normally would .. Make sure you change your oil every 3000 miles..
2006-08-27 06:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by Allen 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Consult your owners manual.
Reasons can include:
-Safety precaution
-The initial heat will cause certain seals and joints to settle
-If the engine is not tuned properly, this may allow detection
-Chance to complete additional testing of breaks, signals, belts, before launching into a major roadtrip
2006-08-27 06:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by pheelingud 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most deff idk about the motors being run b4 there sent to the dealer but (this is what i did with my new 01) for the first 4-500 miles dont drive the car hard. easy on the accelorator and on the brakes (to allow them to break in properly), then get and oil change and change the oil(if it doesnt come stock and if you can afford it) to a full synthetic which is better then normal oil but will run you a bit more.
2006-08-27 07:09:45 · answer #10 · answered by rompe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋