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New engine break in questions!!!!

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:49 pm
by eatrocks
I've been following the break in routine for the first 1000 miles:
Do not drive over 4000rpm
City driving, shifting thru all the 'gears'
Varying my speed, 20-50mph, trying not to drive over 65
No using paddle shifters/cruise control
Just taking it easy overall...if I'm missing anything please enlighten me! This is my first brand new car and I'm not a tech-head

Not sure about using awd/traction control yet, haven't found any info but I assume it would be ok, if anyone else has their own opinion please let me know!

Ive always filled up with 91 grade gas, still on my first 87 complimentary tank...anyone notice a difference using high grade vs low grade...Sunoco is the only station Ive seen that offers 93 grade. I wanna use the best possible even If it means paying an extra 5 bucks.

Re: New engine break in questions!!!!

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:25 am
by ~tc~
IMHO, do an oil change at 1000 miles.

I haven't seen any difference between octane levels, which is strange because this is a hi compression engine.

Re: New engine break in questions!!!!

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:44 pm
by eatrocks
Yea def gonna do the oil at 1000 or sooner...I usually go to the valvoline shop by my house for all fluid replacement