During the first few hours of engine operation, the friction forces arising from the engine components are significantly higher than the friction forces arising between the moving parts after they have been ground in to each other.
For the first 1000 km of mileage
- Do not open the throttle fully.
- The vehicle speed must not exceed 3/4 of the maximum speed.
- Avoid high engine speeds.
- Avoid towing a trailer if possible.
Attention: New tires usually have poor grip on the road surface. They also require a rolling period. Do not forget about this during the first 160 km of driving. New brake shoes or drum brake linings also do not have optimal friction properties, so they need to be processed during 150-200 km of driving in urban conditions. As a compensatory action during driving, you can apply more force to the brake pedal. The same actions must be taken when replacing brake shoes or drum brake linings.
1000-1500 km mileage
The vehicle speed and engine speed can be gradually increased to the maximum.
During and after the break-in period
- Do not run the engine at high speeds when it is cold.
Do not drive the vehicle at high engine speeds unnecessarily. By shifting to a higher gear, you save fuel, reduce engine noise and protect the environment.
- Do not overload the engine, if the engine runs rough, shift to a lower gear.
Post-break-in period
The maximum permissible rotation speed of the petrol engine is 6300 rpm (129 hp engine - 6800 rpm, diesel engine - 52°C rpm). Before the tachometer needle reaches the red section of the dial, shift to a higher gear. The increased engine speed is reduced automatically.
[The information is presented on the website VWMANUAL]
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