Truly55 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 To be honest I never 'run in' modern motors - I generally just drive them normally from the off. The only things I do 'run in' are the tyre/brake combos and the Speakers (yes, seriously). The Speakers I start off on lowish volume and gradually build up the sound over the week or so. Do you 'run in' your cars like your Grandads used to? I do remember years ago people used to put stickers on the boot saying 'Running In - Please Pass' as they were driving at 40mph max for weeks in their Vauxhall Vivas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyp Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 well i didint run mine in and mine seams to be ok iv had mine about 5 month from new was onlt 4 miles on the clock when i got it. its not a new shape like the last of the old shape well chuffed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 For the first 500 miles or so i was semi careful....with the odd "put my foot down" moment (and watch the MPG drop fast :P) as it does say in the hand book to vary driving style, and to change gears offen :D I was careful on tyres brakes and cluth for the first 100 miles :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Well Mark the handbook is never wrong :) i will remember your words of wisdom! I was wondering about this as well, but as i hadn't been told anything by the deal yet (lol we all know what they are like) didnt think it was needed! But the breaks would def need a little care for 100 miles or so to get them to bed it (or whatever they call it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 To be honest I never 'run in' modern motors - I generally just drive them normally from the off. The only things I do 'run in' are the tyre/brake combos and the speakers (yes, seriously). The speakers I start off on lowish volume and gradually build up the sound over the week or so.Do you 'run in' your cars like your Grandads used to? I do remember years ago people used to put stickers on the boot saying 'Running In - Please Pass' as they were driving at 40mph max for weeks in their Vauxhall Vivas. In the past I have always run my cars in and this one is no exception. I think it pays to treat them gently for the first 1000 miles to allow everything to bed in etc. I agree with you in principle though; don't suppose you really need to nowadays. I have heard that comment before about Speakers as apparently it takes a few days for them to reach their ambient working temperature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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