Best way to run in....

[AttaBoy]

I people here say flog the sh!t out of it then do it, I'm not entirely against it and I don't care cause its not my car, BUT when things starts to arise and you get holden to fix it its gonna be a pain as they may not always find the problem or saying they changed this n' that and the problem is still there and then you have to come back dozens of time. - Its just too much for some people.

Just read the recommendations in the manual (If there is one, should be) rather than asking here would be a good advice.

 

[naf33n]

there i no need to reset the ecu. there self learning. one or two rev out of the gears and it will no what to do.
its a modern car with a modern engine. it can adapt very quickly

 

[drewins]

Agree there, take advantage of your warranty period. Any issues will arise fairly quickly.

Are you indicating he should flog the crap out of it and if something goes wrong its alright because its under warranty? Or just saying he should flog it so he gets rid of the problems that would otherwise occur later on after the warranty period?

I would rather just drive it normally than to have to take it to the workshop every few months.

 

[knowledge_is_power]

I have been told many times by performance mechanics, that while the cars engine has had a brief run in, there are other components to think about, i.e. gear box and diff.

The advice that I have been given and followed is always make sure the engine is at the right temp and drive it with respect but don’t baby it. Don’t snap gears, or full throttle shifts, but use the accelerator and give it some revs, but build it up, i.e. don’t just floor it, wind it on. Always had very responsive motors and no problems.

 

[Thomas1]

I have been told many times by performance mechanics, that while the cars engine has had a brief run in, there are other components to think about, i.e. gear box and diff.

The advice that I have been given and followed is always make sure the engine is at the right temp and drive it with respect but don’t baby it. Don’t snap gears, or full throttle shifts, but use the accelerator and give it some revs, but build it up, i.e. don’t just floor it, wind it on. Always had very responsive motors and no problems.

This is exactly how my dad has always run his cars in. Good advice :thumbsup:

 

[VIPVT]

when you pick it up take it for a few runs at calder it will teach it good.