I've heard mixed views on this and would like to know which method will give me the best performance from my car (when it arrives).
2006-08-31 08:41:00 · 15 answers · asked by Ronin 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It completely depends on what car you have bought as some cars ie Honda have the engines run in before they are put in the car. They are super reliable and will offer best performance straight away.
BMW however is a car people think is reliable, how they are wrong. You have to ease these engines in never going above 4000 rpm in the first 3000 miles, avoid cold starts and short journeys.
An engine takes 8 mins to warm up. Let me know what car you are getting and I will tell you if there is any performance to be gained by being frugal.
2006-08-31 23:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mark U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The cars of today need a break in period . Follow the manual and by all means start a maintains book.
Wright down all the things you do to the car, take it in for the regular service and keep track of what you do.
I know this would be a hassle, but when you tread it in or sell it, you will get a better price for it.
Get the oil changed and this record will help you when you wounder when was the last time I did what to the car.
This book can be had from the auto parts store for about 5-7 dollors.
Thank you for your question and hope this helpe you
2006-08-31 08:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Most definitely if you don't want to buy a new engine! Most modern engines can quite easily surpass 100,000m but the better you look after them in the early years the longer they can last. Honda have manufactured over 35 million V-Tech systems and they have still to have a failure, no two people will do the same things to their engines. Some may be in use every day, others possibly 1-2 times a week, still it's an excellent record.
2006-08-31 08:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For UK vehicles, in general there is no real requirement to run them in as such. Bore scuffing is rare due to special oil additives and materials. It is however a good idea to avoid excessive crankshaft loadings (too high a gear) to give the bearings a chance to bed in.
I serously doubt that normal driving on a brand new engine will result in problems.
Engine performance will improve with mileage though.
However always read the handbook.
2006-08-31 09:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by I loathe YH answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of cars now do not have running in instructions but some do.Ask the dealer but do not rely on this because some salesmen are ignorant so as soon as you get the car read the owners manual carefully and this will give you the info. you need.
Ps watch out for speed cameras
2006-08-31 08:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 02:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Harold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the make and engine...some now come delivered as 'pre-run in'. The manuals should tell you as should the dealer you purchased it from. In most cases though the answer is yes.
2006-08-31 08:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a new car last year and asked the guys at the dealership this very question, they said you dont have to do that anymore because cars are designed better nowadays.
2006-08-31 08:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But you will need it checked after the first 500 miles.Then a service after that, oil change etc, depends on vehicle how long that will be.
2006-08-31 08:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the directions.
Me personally I'd take it easy the first 1000 miles.
Read the manual.
2006-08-31 08:45:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋