Best method for breaking in an engine?
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Best method for breaking in an engine?
I've heard so many opinions on this that I could essentially drive a new car in any manner, and would be pleasing someone . I've never actually had to break in an engine, and will be doing so soon, so I'm curious what the majority thinks is correct.
I've heard the following possible methods:
-Drive steadily, on the freeway preferably, at several different invervals in the RPM range, but under minimal load (on other words cruise in 4th, 5th, and 6th at different speeds)
-Drive it as you normally would - if you plan on driving a car hard, drive it hard from the get go
-Put it on a load dyno and let it sit near redline for extended periods of time
-Just drive, but don't go near redline and don't drive under maximum load
The first method seems reasonable to me, as the point, as I understand it, of breaking an engine in is to seat the seals. So, what do you guys think?
I've heard the following possible methods:
-Drive steadily, on the freeway preferably, at several different invervals in the RPM range, but under minimal load (on other words cruise in 4th, 5th, and 6th at different speeds)
-Drive it as you normally would - if you plan on driving a car hard, drive it hard from the get go
-Put it on a load dyno and let it sit near redline for extended periods of time
-Just drive, but don't go near redline and don't drive under maximum load
The first method seems reasonable to me, as the point, as I understand it, of breaking an engine in is to seat the seals. So, what do you guys think?
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oh, and the mileage needed for breaking in a car varies. depends on things like....
season, turbo or no, etc.
but what do i know, right?
i drove my car easy (last option) for about 5k miles before driving it hard
patience.....
take care.
but what do i know, right?
i drove my car easy (last option) for about 5k miles before driving it hard
patience.....
take care.
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Combo of one and three. Load the engine hard from the getgo, but don't
take the rpms too high initially. Over time/miles, work your way up to redline in the loading sessions. Loading the engine, I believe, seals up the cylinders, preventing blowby and such.
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I just drove it...
I was a little easier on the first tank of gas. After that, it was just romp and go as usual. Some redlines, some WOT, some regular driving... just a bit of everything. Car runs hard at 70k miles and can still run 13's on stock chip...
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