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During the break-in period (first hours of work) engine parts and the entire car are adjusted to each other, so the durability of the engine and the car as a whole largely depends on the proper running-in. During the running-in period, the following rules must be observed.
The first 1000 kilometers
The basic rule is:
- don't give it full throttle,
- do not drive at speeds faster than 3/4 of the maximum,
- avoid high and very low revs,
- if possible, avoid driving with a trailer or heavy load.
Note: New tires also need to be run in, as they do not have optimal grip at first. This should be taken into account during the first 100 km.
Note: New brake pads "break in" during the first 200 km - only after that do they provide maximum braking efficiency. Slightly reduced braking action during the running-in period can be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. This should also be taken into account when replacing brake pads in the future.
From 1000 to 1500 kilometers
At this stage, you can gradually (not immediately!) increase the speed and engine speed to maximum.
Always (both during and after the break-in period)
Never give high revs to a cold engine, either while idling or in gear. All data on vehicle speed and engine speed refer to the warmed-up engine.
Avoid driving unnecessarily at too high revs - timely shifting to the next gear saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment.
Avoid driving at too low revs - shift down to a lower gear in good time, as low revs increase the load on the internal engine parts.
After running-in
In cars with a tachometer, the maximum permissible engine speed is shown by the beginning of the red zone on the scale. The tachometer needle should not fall into this zone.
The revolutions marked in some models by the red shaded area are allowed for a short time in exceptional cases (for example, when overtaking).
The engine is equipped with a device: maximum speed limitation. Excessively high speeds are automatically corrected.
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