2006-12-23 17:31:20 · 12 answers · asked by yiyi_11 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It might be a good idea to take it a little easy but by the time a car hits the lot , the engine has been brought in enough that it should be able to take what you put on it.
Change Your Engine Oil after the first five hundred miles and take a good look at it.
Have a great day.
2006-12-23 17:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by timberwolf_doc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your question is "should you drive a new car under 50 mph for the first 100 miles......if so, Some people will tell you that, but I don't remember ever reading it in a new car manual. Just some people's old wives tale thing, I believe. I think most Americans would have broken cars if that was the case. We do love to drive fast in America
2006-12-23 17:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its 50 miles at 100 MPH
2006-12-23 17:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first 500 miles, slow aceleration, don't drive steady speed. the idea is to surge the oil through the system, acelerate a bit then back off the gas, repeat. don't get on the highway, set the cruise, and drive 500 miles at 50 mph.
2006-12-23 17:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need there are hours on the motor before miles. the dealer drives it at 65 mph when they first get them, sometimes a little as 5 miles on them
2006-12-23 17:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by lance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that was for earlier cars which needed a break-in period (And I always heard it was more than 100 miles, more like 500.) Some people may still swear by it but it is unnecessary nowadays.
2006-12-23 17:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that before, but I don't think it is that important anymore. I just bought a new car this year and the salesman didn't mention it. So much of today's car are built with robotics and laser technology that everything is pretty well in place when you get it.
2006-12-23 17:42:53 · answer #7 · answered by wljohnston1964 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary for modern engines with modern oils. The best thing to do is not rev the engine too high, especially before it comes up to normal operating temperature. Never rev a cold engine (new or old) as this will reduce its life.
2006-12-23 17:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by miketwemlow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that while breaking in the car that drivin too fast is bad, and driving at a constant speed for along time is bad. Change it up.
2006-12-23 18:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by Kingocal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not neccessary these days but never hurts to take care of ur new baby. It will only ensure a onger service life of the car.
2006-12-23 17:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by matt c 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋