Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
02-03-2007, 09:58 AM
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Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
If everything goes well, I'll be picking up a GT from a dealer 300-mile away. On the owner's manual, it says "avoiding driving at the same speed for extended period, slow or fast".
If I vary the engine speed at bit, between 4thand 5th gear, will it be okay? Also, should I stop every 30 - 45 min? If so, what long should I stop before continue?
Thanks.
If I vary the engine speed at bit, between 4thand 5th gear, will it be okay? Also, should I stop every 30 - 45 min? If so, what long should I stop before continue?
Thanks.
02-03-2007, 10:37 AM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
I don't think you have to put too much thought into it. I went through the break -in 2 months ago, I just took it easy, and didn't slam on the gas at all, and went easy on the brakes. I don't think a certain procedure is critical. I would just drive normally, and not over rev it. You'll be fine!
02-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
I picked up my car 500 miles away. Drove her home on the German Autobahn's and hit upward of 130mph during the trip. Yes, it was a blast!!! I did however vary the RPMs during the trip as per the manual. Granted they varied in the higher RPM range, but they did vary.
02-03-2007, 12:08 PM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
ORIGINAL: scramblr
I picked up my car 500 miles away. Drove her home on the German Autobahn's and hit upward of 130mph during the trip. Yes, it was a blast!!! I did however vary the RPMs during the trip as per the manual. Granted they varied in the higher RPM range, but they did vary.
I picked up my car 500 miles away. Drove her home on the German Autobahn's and hit upward of 130mph during the trip. Yes, it was a blast!!! I did however vary the RPMs during the trip as per the manual. Granted they varied in the higher RPM range, but they did vary.
Or did you import it yourself? [8D]
02-03-2007, 12:12 PM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
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Wow, they sell Mustangs in Germany? I didn't know that. I thought Mustangs are only sold in North America.
Or did you import it yourself? [8D]
ORIGINAL: scramblr
I picked up my car 500 miles away. Drove her home on the German Autobahn's and hit upward of 130mph during the trip. Yes, it was a blast!!! I did however vary the RPMs during the trip as per the manual. Granted they varied in the higher RPM range, but they did vary.
I picked up my car 500 miles away. Drove her home on the German Autobahn's and hit upward of 130mph during the trip. Yes, it was a blast!!! I did however vary the RPMs during the trip as per the manual. Granted they varied in the higher RPM range, but they did vary.
Or did you import it yourself? [8D]
02-03-2007, 12:16 PM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
ORIGINAL: NewMustang
If everything goes well, I'll be picking up a GT from a dealer 300-mile away. On the owner's manual, it says "avoiding driving at the same speed for extended period, slow or fast".
If I vary the engine speed at bit, between 4thand 5th gear, will it be okay? Also, should I stop every 30 - 45 min? If so, what long should I stop before continue?
Thanks.
If everything goes well, I'll be picking up a GT from a dealer 300-mile away. On the owner's manual, it says "avoiding driving at the same speed for extended period, slow or fast".
If I vary the engine speed at bit, between 4thand 5th gear, will it be okay? Also, should I stop every 30 - 45 min? If so, what long should I stop before continue?
Thanks.
Plus you are lucky, yo get to break in your own car, not some crazy dude who does not care.
02-03-2007, 02:29 PM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
Ya know how they break in race motors don't ya? Pedal to floor! Believe it or not, your rings seat in the first couple of seconds that the motor runs. If they didn't you'd be burning tons of oil right away. In the old days before technology actually got better, breaking in an engine was needed cause the rings did'nt seat right away. Nowdays, The break in period is really not needed. I don't know why the manufacturers still put that stuff in the manuals. It's more hype than anything else. Think about this, Ask any one who builds race motors, ask the teams that tear down thier motors between races. They don't have time to break-in motors in between races. They put in new rings, new bearings, sometimes pistons and all kinds of other parts each time they tear down and re-assemble. Then they start the motor, make some adjustments and hit the track! You can ask these guys, I have, and most of them say break the motor in the same way that you plan to drive it. If your a granny, break it in like a granny. If your a racer, by all means break it in hard.
02-03-2007, 08:59 PM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
this is an excellent article I found about breaking in a modern car.
the bottom line: don't floor it, don't drive at one speed for too long, don't idle for too long. do this for a few hundred kilometers and you should be ok
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/030108.htm
the bottom line: don't floor it, don't drive at one speed for too long, don't idle for too long. do this for a few hundred kilometers and you should be ok
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/030108.htm
02-04-2007, 12:07 AM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
It is not a good idea to do a road trip until several hundred miles have passed. However, it won't be the end of the world. Don't get into it too much, and vary between 50 and 100 mph in 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
02-04-2007, 11:53 AM
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RE: Driving on a 300-mile trip during break-in period.
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Ya know how they break in race motors don't ya? Pedal to floor! Believe it or not, your rings seat in the first couple of seconds that the motor runs. If they didn't you'd be burning tons of oil right away. In the old days before technology actually got better, breaking in an engine was needed cause the rings did'nt seat right away. Nowdays, The break in period is really not needed. I don't know why the manufacturers still put that stuff in the manuals. It's more hype than anything else. Think about this, Ask any one who builds race motors, ask the teams that tear down thier motors between races. They don't have time to break-in motors in between races. They put in new rings, new bearings, sometimes pistons and all kinds of other parts each time they tear down and re-assemble. Then they start the motor, make some adjustments and hit the track! You can ask these guys, I have, and most of them say break the motor in the same way that you plan to drive it. If your a granny, break it in like a granny. If your a racer, by all means break it in hard.
Ya know how they break in race motors don't ya? Pedal to floor! Believe it or not, your rings seat in the first couple of seconds that the motor runs. If they didn't you'd be burning tons of oil right away. In the old days before technology actually got better, breaking in an engine was needed cause the rings did'nt seat right away. Nowdays, The break in period is really not needed. I don't know why the manufacturers still put that stuff in the manuals. It's more hype than anything else. Think about this, Ask any one who builds race motors, ask the teams that tear down thier motors between races. They don't have time to break-in motors in between races. They put in new rings, new bearings, sometimes pistons and all kinds of other parts each time they tear down and re-assemble. Then they start the motor, make some adjustments and hit the track! You can ask these guys, I have, and most of them say break the motor in the same way that you plan to drive it. If your a granny, break it in like a granny. If your a racer, by all means break it in hard.