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Proper run-in Question : I HEARD
that it's important to do a proper engine run-in for a new car.
Checking from the Internet, I see conflicting responses to
this topic.
Some experts suggest to high rev the engine as much as
possible, while others suggest the opposite.
Can you provide a detailed guide on how to do a proper engine
run-in for a 2.0 Honda Civic ?
Answer :
Modern engines actually need very little running in as they are
already bench-run on an engine dynamometer after assembly and
power checked.
Therefore, what one needs to do with a new car is to drive
the car at reasonable speeds and progressively pulling more revs
as the mileage increases up the first service, usually 1,000 km.
Try not to run for a long periods at high engine revs until
the first service as all new mechanical devices, however well
manufactured, will still have rough surfaces that need to be
worn down smooth.
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