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26001, engine break in ?
Posted by 1TuffRS, Jun-25-02 04:46 PM
OK, I know that Im not supposed to drive the car continuously (sp) at a certain rpm until after the first 500 miles, but I work about 30 min away from campus and have to get on the interstate to get there. Should I just modulate my speed constantly or will I be alright at a constant speed?? Also after I change the oil after the first 500 miles will I be good for the next 3000 or should I change it before then?? TIA
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26002, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by CVedEclipse, Jun-25-02 10:26 PM
good question.. i would like to know too. maybe just fluctuate (sp) the rpms while on the freeway?
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26003, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by 97eclipseRS, Jun-26-02 03:30 AM
if you want to stay at a certain speed but fluctuate the rpms, just keep shifting back and forth between 4th and 5th and maybe even 3rd every so often.
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26004, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by 1TuffRS, Jun-26-02 07:35 AM
thanks man, I didnt think about that but I think it will work.
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26005, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by babybeclipse, Jun-26-02 07:38 AM
What about the oil changes?
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26006, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by thedawg, Jun-26-02 07:43 AM
Chiltons says to do oil changes at 500, 1500, and every 3000 after that.
Also says: Don't lug or over rev the engine during breakin!
(So I guess that means just vary your RPMs moderately up and down. I'm gonna take a drive up PCH, it's nice and hilly.)
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26007, RE: engine break in ?
Posted by 1TuffRS, Jun-26-02 01:08 PM
thanks man, I appreciate that.
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