running in a new micra
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RTLkyuubi54
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new cars (1998+ ish) dont need running in. But theyre are alot of ways to run an engine. I prefer to run it hard but dont start bouncing off the rev limiter. change gear at like 5k rpm every so often and take it for a good run. Get home drop the oil and put some good stuff in.
Now i was always told to take it easy (changing before 4k rpm) for the first 1000 miles with a oil change after the first 500. Best place to check would be the handbook, no doubt it differs between manufacturer and the k12 blocks aren't the strongest ever.
Also "new cars (1998+ ish)" why is that, computer built engine have only been around since the early eighties and all mass produced engines within the last 17 years at least have been built be a robot.
superls
K10 Tuner
you prefer, talking from experiance are you? its not like your only just 17 is it?
nissanmicrak12
Ex. Club Member
Lmao!!!! fair point !
Ceirwan
Ex. Club Member
You should read this:
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
But as with everything do your research and take it with a pinch of salt.
There are many different theory's, maybe someone like Ed will know a bit more on the subject because of his line of work?
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
But as with everything do your research and take it with a pinch of salt.
There are many different theory's, maybe someone like Ed will know a bit more on the subject because of his line of work?
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RTLkyuubi54
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never done a car engine but, ive ran in about 6 engines ranging from rc nitro cars to 4t and 2t bikes.
Running them in gingerly just coats the bores in #### and doest really run them in. It doesnt mater if the engine are hand made or by a robot, they all need running in. but most engines nowadays are ran in at the factory.
I also find it funny how you assume that I know jack #### because im 17. You know nothing about me, I could have a family whos built kit cars as a business (unfortunatly not
) which use brandnew crate motors.Ryan.
built kit cars as a business (unfortunatly not
Ryan.
I just work for a company that does.
But just want to make the point 5000rpm is quite hard revving for a new engine, especially if its not under load, taking it easy for a 1000 miles before 4krpm is best these days.
I don't remote control cars so wouldn't be able to comment.
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RTLkyuubi54
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rc car engines are like 2t motors but use a different fuel and are alot smaller.
I wouldnt dare rev it to 5k without the engine being at normal operating temp. but 1000miles is alot fwn I would go to about 300 miles "#####-footing" it (less for the smaller the engine. rc cars only need about an hour or 2 of gentle driving and the old blip of the throttle)
Fordy
Ex. Club Member
these days in age you dont have to stick to the rules on breaking in a new engine from factory, as they are tested at factory near enough on the rev limit ive been told, but you should still stretch the engine a little bit but sayin dont go over a certain rpm isnt needed
only when they are rebuilt in dealers or garages will they need beding in properly
only when they are rebuilt in dealers or garages will they need beding in properly
1000 miles absolutely nothing, millions of people drive like that every day with out a problem. lol
Just what i was taught at work, maybe there isn't a need to nowadays, although i still would just like i will service my car every 6000 miles regardless of what the manufacturer says.
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RTLkyuubi54
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it is to run an engine it o: My car will be serviced every 6k aswell when its on the road.
