So is there any final word for TL engine break in? I've heard

1. Keep it under 2k rpm for 200 miles, then add another 1k rpm for every hunred miles til you reach redline.

2. Just keep it under 3500 rpm for 600 miles, replace the oil, and you're fine for WOT.

3. My dealer told me keep it under 3.5k rpm and keep it under 60mph for 500 miles, replace the oil and you're fine.

4. Break it by driving it hard, high RPMs from the start.


Is there a right way to do it? I think what my dealer told me sounds like a good way to break it in, except I think keeping it under 3k RPM sounds a little better, and more reasonable.



Also, for setting the brake pads and rotors... I've heard 10 times of 60 to 10 mph stops with very hard braking. Can this be done at any time, or does it have to be within a short time of driving the car? Like can i put the first 500 miles of break in for the engine, then do these to set the brakes?


I know theres a search for this, but every post seems to be different. Funny I should think this one should be different.
Thanks

 

I thought the owner maunal has said it clearly...??

 

I'm with rets on this one. The answer to this question is clearly stated in the owner's manual. In particular, what the dealer told you was totally wrong. The "drive it hard" theory is controversial and I wouldn't do that to my car.

 

God Forbid! Expect anyone to read the owners manual?

 

Especially the part about getting on the brakes hard from the get go. DO NOT DO THAT. You should be extremely gentle on the brakes for, at the minimum, the first 200 miles and preferrably the first 300.

As others said, read the manual. And don't change the oil early.. this engine is supplied with a "break-in" oil from the factory that needs to stay in the crankcase until the MID tells you to change it.. at least 3000 miles. Oh, and the owner's manual talks about that, too.

Good luck and have fun.

 

Thanks guys...

I cant read the owners manual yet, due to the fact that I dont have the car yet. I was just wondering for when i do, hopefully within the next few weeks.


Thanks again

 

Is there a maximum driving time per day during the break in period? I guess going random places and playing with the navi for 500 miles wouldnt be too bad.

 

To crazymjb;

No. If you are driving around in an urban or suburban setting, your engine is going to get all the variations of speed and load it needs during the break-in period. If, on the other hand, you find yourself on freeways or interstates where you will be driving for a bit at a constant speed, then you will need to be aware of some things to do. What I tend to do in those situations is every 10 minutes (or even less), I shift to a lower gear (say from 6th to 5th) for maybe three or four minutes. If an automatic, just go to the SS mode and do the same thing, but be aware of stops because the transmission will remain in a lower gear if you do this.

The thing you want to do is to vary engine speed and avoid excessive load conditions for the first 600 miles. After that, I would still take it easy but drive pretty much normal up to the first 1000 miles. After that, I should think you're good to go.