Running In

[Dagabond]

You didnt search very well at all KryZak this is a sticky in the engine section....although your thread is now part of it, as will all future "Running In" threads be.

Drive it like you stole it.

[KryZak]

You didnt search very well at all KryZak this is a sticky in the engine section....although your thread is now part of it, as will all future "Running In" threads be.

Drive it like you stole it.

Sorry, I must have only had the main XRT forum selected. Thanks for Moving it.

[BFHOON]

for me it was drive easy till you get to the freeway then hammer it.

at 1500km it was in for an edit....lol

[tmac450]

My philosiphy is to drive normally (no flogging, no labouring) for the first 1,000. Then get a bit rougher for the next 400, then really give it what for for the next 1,000.

I change the oil to a good mineral at 1,500, then go synthetic at 5,000.

[12FEAR]

I was alway told if you want a good hard motor give it some when runnin it in. ive done that since I was a kid with dirt bikes seems to work for me. I was up for new rear tyres on my bf before 5000k im now at 19000 need another set and goes hard no odd noises no problems at all. drive it like you stole it or DONT BUY IT!!!!!!

[Steffche]

Given that most of my daily driving is along freeways...is it ok to hold say 3rd gear and go up and down on the revs from 3000-4000 revs for a couple of K's...then change to 4th gear for another couple of K's to let the engine return to normal temps...then slow down to 80ks and drop it in 2ng gear and give it a boot to just under 5000 revs then let it slow down to 80k again and then repeat the 3rd gear run as stated above...?

I just want to know if it can cause the Auto any damage by holding one gear for a couple of K's at high revs...?

[Iconic Bionic]

I just want to know if it can cause the Auto any damage by holding one gear for a couple of K's at high revs...?

These cars have a non-visible rev limiter that is there for a reason. Its to prevent engine damage, just holding a gear for a few k's wont do anything except send your fuel consumption skywards, but dont hold it for a 100k's.

I.B.

[cushi]

Hey guys getting my new fg xr6 turbo manual soon and just wondering what you guys have done to run in your cars

[senna_T]

Drive like it should be, don't thrash it, but babying a new car is one of the worst things to do!

Basically go and enjoy your car mate, drive it how you would normally

[dave-]

Thrash the cvnt out of it, they love it!*

*fleet vehicles only