Running in/break in engine via long trips

[awesome1]

Hi all.

 

would like to knw what are pros and con of running in my car to Melaka??

most likely I would drive within the speed limits.

no hard revs.etc

ur opinion is much appreciated..

 

TIA.

[Aaronlkl]

Hi all.

 

would like to knw what are pros and con of running in my car to Melaka??

most likely I would drive within the speed limits.

no hard revs.etc

ur opinion is much appreciated..

 

TIA.

 

No prob at all. Most new cars in other big countries are run-in via long distance too!

Dun rev hard and keep within the rpm range u would be just fine.

[Locknload]

Should'nt be a problem as I used my new Opel Zafira on a road trip to Malacca organised by the Opel Forum chaps many years ago. The convoy was well regulated in speed and the Zafi was used till scrap with normal wear and tear issues. Just go and enjoy the trip.

[awesome1]

No prob at all. Most new cars in other big countries are run-in via long distance too!

Dun rev hard and keep within the rpm range u would be just fine.

ya that's what I'm thinking as well..thks bro..

Should'nt be a problem as I used my new Opel Zafira on a road trip to Malacca organised by the Opel Forum chaps many years ago. The convoy was well regulated in speed and the Zafi was used till scrap with normal wear and tear issues. Just go and enjoy the trip.

cool thks..

[DACH]

Should not be a problem.

[Ake109]

Hi all.

 

would like to knw what are pros and con of running in my car to Melaka??

most likely I would drive within the speed limits.

no hard revs.etc

ur opinion is much appreciated..

 

TIA.

 

Should be fine as long as you keep revs not too high.

 

Another thing is, do not keep the same rev for too long. e.g. don't cruise for long time at same rev. Vary it a bit.

[zipping]

Since running-in new engine...remember ur tyres r new too...just drive normal, dun speed, dun hard rev and varies ur speed abit.

 

I drove my previous car to KL within e 1st wk of collecting it.....still last me 10 yrs.

[RCTP]

Not knowing your brand and model. But from all previous replies it shows that it shouldn’t be a problem.

 

I myself drove my brand new attrage to Melaka within less than a month of collection. Just nice can go for 1K servicing after returning.

[Ichibawa]

Keep left. 

[Cr3sent]

Should be fine as long as you keep revs not too high.

 

Another thing is, do not keep the same rev for too long. e.g. don't cruise for long time at same rev. Vary it a bit.

May i know the reason why need to varies the rev?

[ER-3682]

May i know the reason why need to varies the rev?

I think So that the wear will be more even...

[Jamesc]

Long trip is the best break in

 

but must vary the rev range.

 

So sometimes drive at 110

 

sometimes drive at 80 on the left

 

and sometimes drive at 150. 

 

[Kangadrool]

remember to slow down in advance :)

 

avoid hard braking.

 

 

[cmcex]

All new cars before the engine is put into the car, already ran for hours to prove its ok before dropping into the car.

 

Breaking in is just a myth... 

 

If really is breaking in, for those who have built engines before will know, the first 5000km cannot over rev and once the first drain after the build will have "metal debris" i dont think cars new fro agent has "metal debris" after the so called break in

[Dannnn]

As long as u vary the rpm, dont hit certain rpm as according to your car manual.

And dont use cruise control as it fixed at the rpm

Edited March 30, 2018 by Dannnn

[Pnokio]

I did jus that with my new Wish. Collect then next day go Melaka. Drove at highway between 80 and 100kmh. Did not rev above 2. So son was laughing as all the small Kancil and Perodua cut our car but no choice. Drove mostly on left lane with occasional overtaking of slower lorries. Reached Melaka in 3 hrs instead of usual 1 1/2 hrs but I really enjoyed it..new car ma :) Mileage was good as got 13+km/l. So enjoy your trip and car :)

[Friendstar]

Hi all.

 

would like to knw what are pros and con of running in my car to Melaka??

most likely I would drive within the speed limits.

no hard revs.etc

ur opinion is much appreciated..

 

TIA.

I certainly hope u didn't run in your car at this weekend woodlands jam...

[SwirL]

I certainly hope u didn't run in your car at this weekend woodlands jam...

That would have been some epic run-in.. lol