Run-In you NEW car

Congratulations, to be a proud owner of the NEW car.

Now get yourself ready to run-in your new car. Here are some of my tips.

1. Read the user manual. The time spend is really worthy. because how you treat your new car engine will definitely affect its performance, efficiency and life.



2. Most manufactures ask you to do special care in the initial running period. This advice is really significant since the moving parts of new engine need an adjustment period before reaching normal operating conditions, and this depends upon how the engine has been run-in.

3. The run-in mainly involves setting the piston rings and ensuring that the cylinders and bearings wear evenly. Here not only the engine that needs a running-in but the transmission, tyres and brakes all get benefits.

4. For the latest cars manufacturer recommends a 1,000 km running-in period. After this, we can high-rev the machine.

5. For a petrol engine do not allow the RPMs to go over 2,500 for the first 1,000 km. After that, you can increase the limit to 3,000 RPMs until 1,500 km and then drive the car at a variable RPM by 2,500 km. Also don't ride your car at a constant RPM.

6. Long highway trips or time spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic is really bad during the run-in process. The key to the run-in is to subject the engine to a wide range of RPMs, so that the machine is getting rotated under various conditions.

7. Its recommends that you change the engine oil after the first 1,000 km. The Workshop guy would say latest technology engines don't need this, but still its good for the engine in the long run. Even with all new engines, there may be some metal slivers, produced due to initial wear and tear. From this point onward we can stick on to the manufacturer recommended intervals.

8. Its better to use semi-synthetic oil after the first 10,000 km. Pure synthetic oil have more lubrication and this will only slow down the run-in process.

9. Make use of all the switches, lights, automatic ac and other features in the new car. Its better to identify any defects within the initial free service period.

By following the above steps we can ensure that the engine reaches its maximum performance and endurance conditions. This will maximize you car’s fuel economy, power and engine life.