Newbie: New Car Break-in
Nov 30, 2006, 03:48 PM
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Newbie: New Car Break-in
Hi, I know there are probably tons of these posts already but I can't find any good ones to read, so I am going to try to make another new post.
I've never owned a new car before. I just bought my evo about a week ago, it still has less than 20 miles on there (really want to drive it but no insurance yet). Any ways, I know there are many methods to breaking in the new car, including the manufactor's suggestions. Can you guys tell me what method you use and what to avoid doing during this breaking in period. I know to not ride it at one gear too long, even the last gear, not to drive it on long trips, not to let the rpm stay at a constant rate. Do you have to break in every gear?, rev it differently at times? Basically any detail suggestions would be great. I'm thinking about going for 500 miles, change oil, drive another 1000 miles, change oil and that should be a full break in right? Please help me out on this issue, everyone wants their car to last long right? Thanks in advance guys
I've never owned a new car before. I just bought my evo about a week ago, it still has less than 20 miles on there (really want to drive it but no insurance yet). Any ways, I know there are many methods to breaking in the new car, including the manufactor's suggestions. Can you guys tell me what method you use and what to avoid doing during this breaking in period. I know to not ride it at one gear too long, even the last gear, not to drive it on long trips, not to let the rpm stay at a constant rate. Do you have to break in every gear?, rev it differently at times? Basically any detail suggestions would be great. I'm thinking about going for 500 miles, change oil, drive another 1000 miles, change oil and that should be a full break in right? Please help me out on this issue, everyone wants their car to last long right? Thanks in advance guys
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this should help http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
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Originally Posted by EVO8HKS
this should help http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Began following this break in procedure since finding it several years ago.
So far, I utilized this method on 3 sportbikes, Sti, and finally ix mr.
Not a single problem with any of my vehicles and each registered very good whp numbers on dynos.
Nov 30, 2006, 11:29 PM
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Began following this break in procedure since finding it several years ago.
So far, I utilized this method on 3 sportbikes, Sti, and finally ix mr.
Not a single problem with any of my vehicles and each registered very good whp numbers on dynos.
Began following this break in procedure since finding it several years ago.
So far, I utilized this method on 3 sportbikes, Sti, and finally ix mr.
Not a single problem with any of my vehicles and each registered very good whp numbers on dynos.
Dec 1, 2006, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EVO8HKS
this should help http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
This is how i broke mine in aswell... no issues
(knock on wood)
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Thanks for the inputs. Yes I saw that website and read most of it. It was too controversial to take into account. So you guys run the car hard and deccelerate hard also right? But how often do you do it within the 1500 mile period of breaking the car in? I am kind of confused on the exact way to break-in a new car. I searched and searched and still can't really find other sites that agree with the one mentioned above, so I thought it was just another guy's "method" and not really a proven deal.
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Some performance shops take their new evos straight on a dyno and onto the strip....
What are you planning on doing with your evo is it going to stay stock?
What are you planning on doing with your evo is it going to stay stock?
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Originally Posted by dxbtune
Some performance shops take their new evos straight on a dyno and onto the strip....
What are you planning on doing with your evo is it going to stay stock?
What are you planning on doing with your evo is it going to stay stock?
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Well if your trying to squeeze every pony out of it go for the hard break in..
Seems like you wont mind loosing some hp (not rediculous amonts either dont worry lol) over the matter so for your peace of mind and how its been done for years take it easy on it.
my 2 cnts
Seems like you wont mind loosing some hp (not rediculous amonts either dont worry lol) over the matter so for your peace of mind and how its been done for years take it easy on it.
my 2 cnts
