2017 Power Folding Side Mirrors
03-18-2017, 05:05 PM
#11
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There are two schools of thought when it comes to running/breaking in an engine. One is where they say keep the rpms low. The other is where they say keep varying the rpms but don't keep it low. (That's just a rough explanation; proper methods can be found using google)
I'm a fan of the second method. I've broken in all my cars by the second method and none of my cars have had any problems whatsoever. Which is why I follow it. But since owners manuals mention the first method, that will work too. To each his own.
I'm a fan of the second method. I've broken in all my cars by the second method and none of my cars have had any problems whatsoever. Which is why I follow it. But since owners manuals mention the first method, that will work too. To each his own.
Modern day engines get redlined at the factory. At least that's what we did when I worked at Yamaha.
03-19-2017, 10:09 AM
#12
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That's what the guys I bought my cars from told me (VW and Audi). But since the manual supposedly mentions about keeping rpms low, I thought people would flame me for saying that here.
03-19-2017, 11:24 AM
#13
This was what convinced me. This guy makes some good points, but I have absolutely no experience, expertise or knowledge of the subject. I'm relegated to trying to sort out the differing advice from people who do.
03-19-2017, 01:12 PM
#14
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This was what convinced me. This guy makes some good points, but I have absolutely no experience, expertise or knowledge of the subject. I'm relegated to trying to sort out the differing advice from people who do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oklqJnm7_TY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oklqJnm7_TY
But my point is. I've been told by various VAG dealers that their cars are already broken in at the factory. I'm not sure whether it is true or not but every single one of them (even in different countries such as here, India, Oman, UK) I've spoken to said the same thing. And thus, they said there was no need for a specific break-in procedure.
I've even redlined some of my cars straight out of the showroom (I can hear some of you gasp) but those cars are still with me and going perfectly fine with no problems whatsoever.
03-24-2017, 02:31 PM
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It was nice getting the 5% discount without having to negotiate, although I'm sure that steeper discounts may be possible for a regular purchase with a bit of banter.
Also, it's a holiday I might not have done otherwise, with the bonus of getting to drive / photograph my new car in some of the more interesting parts of Eastern Europe. I'm taking a buddy and we'll make a great week of it.
04-02-2017, 09:14 PM
#16
I like his videos too and it makes sense.
But my point is. I've been told by various VAG dealers that their cars are already broken in at the factory. I'm not sure whether it is true or not but every single one of them (even in different countries such as here, India, Oman, UK) I've spoken to said the same thing. And thus, they said there was no need for a specific break-in procedure.
I've even redlined some of my cars straight out of the showroom (I can hear some of you gasp) but those cars are still with me and going perfectly fine with no problems whatsoever.
But my point is. I've been told by various VAG dealers that their cars are already broken in at the factory. I'm not sure whether it is true or not but every single one of them (even in different countries such as here, India, Oman, UK) I've spoken to said the same thing. And thus, they said there was no need for a specific break-in procedure.
I've even redlined some of my cars straight out of the showroom (I can hear some of you gasp) but those cars are still with me and going perfectly fine with no problems whatsoever.
04-02-2017, 11:46 PM
#17
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A few observations...
- While every new engine is tested at the factory, they are not all run for an equivalent 500 miles.
- There is more to the mechanicals than just the engine, i.e. transmission, suspension, brakes, etc.
- Audi's break-in recommendations in the manual are there for a reason - after many years of investment in research, development and refinement, seemingly the company who designed and manufacture the cars would know best.
- While every new engine is tested at the factory, they are not all run for an equivalent 500 miles.
- There is more to the mechanicals than just the engine, i.e. transmission, suspension, brakes, etc.
- Audi's break-in recommendations in the manual are there for a reason - after many years of investment in research, development and refinement, seemingly the company who designed and manufacture the cars would know best.
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