I just bought a new Mazda 3 and I was wondering if driving on the freeway at about 55-60 mph for about 130-150 miles straight would be okay for the new engine.
2007-10-29 15:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by slanteyesuperfly 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Every new car I have had or every engine I have rebuilt, I drive it a maximum of 45 mph for the first 500 miles then 55 to 60 for the next 500. Then not over 70 for the next 1000. I change the oil at 2000 miles...I recommend GTX 10W-30 but not synthetic at this point. don't use synthetic until you have at least 5000 miles the rings won't properly seat. Then use a good oil synthetic or regular...again I recommend GTX.
2007-10-29 15:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the first thing I asked the mechanic at the dealership when I got my new car. He said there was no such thing as a "break in" period anymore. Go any where I wanted. So I did! Traveled 700 miles round trip at freeway speeds with only 56 miles on the odometer starting out.
Car did GREAT!
2007-10-29 22:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by D J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to drive the car the same way you will from day to day to break in the engine. It causes more damage to go 55 then drive like a nut after a few miles on the engine.
2007-10-29 22:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure, go for it. I believe now they say to vary the speed some if you are going on a long trip and the engine is not broken in.
Besides that, it is under warranty, drive it like you want to.
good luck.
2007-10-29 22:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modern cars come "broken in " from the factory.. It's the 2000's man ! not the 70's anymore. Drive the car as you'd drive any other car.
2007-10-30 00:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by ASE_mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not going to hurt it. Check your owner's manual for the break in procedure and follow it as closely as possible.
2007-10-29 22:37:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only problem would be gas! =)
2007-10-29 22:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by benejueves 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋