how did u guys break-in ur evos? My dealer said no heavy breaking,and don't pass the 5k rpm mark for 500 miles! Also i did off an on expressway runs and traffic runs thats ok right ? When should i do my first oil change ? Also i now have 450 miles on it and i get alittle shaky on the idle is this normal? other than that i love the car !!!!

 

idle okay, the first 75 mi is important, dont beat, but dont baby it, and dont go over 6k till ou hit 500 mi.. shift slowly, let the car idle, and change your oil after the first 150 mi.. i just got done breaking in my 05, and no probs... try to stay off of highways until you hit at least 150 mi... keeps those rpm's varied.. i think thats all..

 

Don't go over 5k until u reach 1,000mi and watch ur oil, it might be gone. Thats why oil change is necessary. AND DONT LAUNCH THE DAMN CAR!!!!!!!!!

 

Most important thing to do is let the oil fully warm up before you get on it.

 

Why would you change oil after first 150 miles? When I bought mine in 03 I didn't have to change mine until 5000 miles or 5 months, the first pit pass appointment. I mean I didn't wait 5000 miles, I did the 5 months as I don't put anywhere near 5000 in 5 months. I probably had 1000. The dealer didn't say anything about first 150. I haven't had any problems, in case you're wondering. My car doesn't burn oil. I never have to add oil before my next pit pass.

 

dafarmer69 is refering that most break in periods you must change your oil in 150 miles because to run the little metal shavings out of the motor...which he is correct but on crate motors only. What most people should know mitsubishi and most car companies run a rev test on all motors before they even drop it in the cars...That's why you only have to break em in for the first 1000km or 800 miles. (Refer to your owners manual).
Mitsubishi recommends oil change 5000 miles right. It is a turbo vehicle, 3000 at most!!! More oil changes thus cleaner running car meaning longer lasting. Just don't beat it to death for the first 800 miles and no steady speeds...Keep rpms moving 2k to 4k rpms...And once your breaki in period is done it's worth the wait! HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Just do what the owner's manual says. I guarantee if you follow that recommendation to the letter you will have a strong Evo that does not burn oil.

From page 3-2 of your 2005 owner's manual:

"For future performance and economy of your vehicle, we recommend that you carry out the following precautions.

● Avoid revving the engine. Do not exceed 5,000 rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
● Avoid rough driving such as fast starts, prolonged high-speed driving and rough shifting for the first 300 miles (500 km).
● Avoid sudden braking for the first 300 miles (500 km).
● The standard-equipment tires use a high-grip compound. Thus drive with extra care for the first 200 miles (300 km).
● Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity (See "Cargo loads precautions" on page 4-11).
● Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.

That's really all you need. I'm breaking in my second Evo following that procedure. My first was very strong and had no oil burning problems.

-nurb2-

 

I just bought an EVO yesterday that had 5 miles on it.

I drove it to palm springs put about 200 miles on it but it was all highway.

i was cruising 90 Mph in 5th gear between 4-5k Rpm's for most of the time...IS MY CAR STILL OK?

 

+1

I followed the owners manual instructions "to the T" and have had zero problems. My EVO never burns oil. My first oil change was done at the recommended mileage for the severe maintenance schedule.

Cabo

 

just bought an 05 as well and didnt dare go over 5 rpm until 1000miles breaking in pts r crucial and they told me wait 3000 miles until first oil change? Now i'm at 5000 and car is great so u should b fine.

 

I got my Evo about 3 weeks ago.

I've revved near 5000 RPM twice (just didn't notice the tach), but you should be fine as long as you don't drive it hard regularly for the first 1,000 miles.

Have there been many instances of people burning oil within the break-in period?

Regarding the 1st poster's comments on braking hard......

I wouldn't think braking hard within the break-in period would hurt the car for the future

Can anybody elaborate on this?

 

an what about the 1000 mile inspection ? what do the dealers do besides check everything ? no oilchange? do they touch the computer at all?