Super7 Turbocharged July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 Have you guys come across this article??? http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahlao Neutral Newbie July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 yes, rather controversial method... goes against all conventional beliefs of taking it easy during run-in period Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrun Neutral Newbie July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 My friend has a new 1.5 litre Scion xB... Since it has no power at all, he drives until 5000rpm all the time. So far, no problems yet.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahlao Neutral Newbie July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 car engines can't be that sensitive to differences in running-in methods lah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 Came across it here in OZ too, but its only the engine, what about the gearbox, bearings etc? So one would still need to take it easy for the first few kms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 30, 2003 Author Share July 30, 2003 btw, what's a Scion xB??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged July 30, 2003 Author Share July 30, 2003 yup. btw, is that your personalised number plate on the WRX??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 I think its an IST.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 er...no, its photoshopped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 30, 2003 Share July 30, 2003 Hey that's a good custom plate to do in the US Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waipor Neutral Newbie July 31, 2003 Share July 31, 2003 i know most conti car's engines are made to run some 200 hours before its mounted onto the car, so guess dont really need to run in right? collect the car and lay some rubber onto the dealer's car park! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corollatte Neutral Newbie July 31, 2003 Share July 31, 2003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 31, 2003 Share July 31, 2003 Could actually do it here too, but figured that i'd rather spend the money on mods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrun Neutral Newbie July 31, 2003 Share July 31, 2003 btw, what's a Scion xB??? I posted a link to pictures of Scion.. http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...e=unread#unread ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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