2018 Audi s5 sportback break-in period.
11-20-2017, 11:13 AM
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11-20-2017, 06:41 PM
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Lmfao @ losing your warranty due to not following the break in period. Tell me again why massive numbers of the 2.0t A4 from B8 &8.5 have bad oil consumption problems? improper seating of piston rings, need to put in new pistons and rings to fix it.
Do you guys even know what the motoman break in is? Warming the car up to temp (200f oil) then redline engine braking (not throttle input) over the course of a few dozen cycles. Has to be done in the first 100 miles to be most effective, but the earlier the better.
Do you guys even know what the motoman break in is? Warming the car up to temp (200f oil) then redline engine braking (not throttle input) over the course of a few dozen cycles. Has to be done in the first 100 miles to be most effective, but the earlier the better.
11-22-2017, 03:15 PM
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Yea, I find it interesting that it varies so much between manufacturers. Seriously though if it was super important it would come broken-in. I think it makes sense to "take it easy" on the engine initially. But I am not super clear on some of the suggestions (like varying RPMs etc).
I wonder why no one has implemented a "break-in" mode on the cruise-control to "do the right thing" when you are on the highway...
I wonder why no one has implemented a "break-in" mode on the cruise-control to "do the right thing" when you are on the highway...
11-30-2017, 06:22 PM
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Yea, I find it interesting that it varies so much between manufacturers. Seriously though if it was super important it would come broken-in. I think it makes sense to "take it easy" on the engine initially. But I am not super clear on some of the suggestions (like varying RPMs etc).
I wonder why no one has implemented a "break-in" mode on the cruise-control to "do the right thing" when you are on the highway...
I wonder why no one has implemented a "break-in" mode on the cruise-control to "do the right thing" when you are on the highway...
11-30-2017, 06:57 PM
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You can use cruise control but vary the engine speed every few minutes. For example, after setting the cruise control you notice that the engine is at, say, 1700 rpm. After a few minutes, accelerate a bit and raise the RPM to 2,000. After another few minutes, drop it down to 1500 RPM. Then, raise it to 2200 RPM. Up and down, up and down. Never keep the engine RPM constant throughout your trip.
12-01-2017, 04:52 AM
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You can use cruise control but vary the engine speed every few minutes. For example, after setting the cruise control you notice that the engine is at, say, 1700 rpm. After a few minutes, accelerate a bit and raise the RPM to 2,000. After another few minutes, drop it down to 1500 RPM. Then, raise it to 2200 RPM. Up and down, up and down. Never keep the engine RPM constant throughout your trip.
12-01-2017, 06:20 AM
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My S5SB was finally released from RI port after a month and took delivery last Friday. When I asked the salesman about this issue his answer was "drive it like you stole it!" I told him the debate on this forum and comments against this "technique" and his answer was this is an Audi engine and can take it from the get go. Contrary to his recommendation, I am following a majority of comments here and Audi's written recommendation!
12-01-2017, 06:43 AM
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My S5SB was finally released from RI port after a month and took delivery last Friday. When I asked the salesman about this issue his answer was "drive it like you stole it!" I told him the debate on this forum and comments against this "technique" and his answer was this is an Audi engine and can take it from the get go. Contrary to his recommendation, I am following a majority of comments here and Audi's written recommendation!
Your salesman does not really care. If I were the owner of the dealership where he works, I would have reprimanded him for telling customers 'drive it like you stole it' as a break-in rule. If something happens to your brand new car because you didn't follow the manufacturer's recommended break-in procedure, do you think Mr. Salesman will give you a second thought while you struggle with the problem of claiming warranty repair? I bet he'll just disappear in the shadows and stay invisible.
12-01-2017, 12:45 PM
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My S5SB was finally released from RI port after a month and took delivery last Friday. When I asked the salesman about this issue his answer was "drive it like you stole it!" I told him the debate on this forum and comments against this "technique" and his answer was this is an Audi engine and can take it from the get go. Contrary to his recommendation, I am following a majority of comments here and Audi's written recommendation!
I'm at 900 miles and i've started to use cruise control just the past few days. It's been hard to pull up next to WRX's and not give them the nod. I can't wait for the break in period to end.