Good break in?

Re: Good break in? (GettaJetta)

It's probably not the best to break in a car by going on a long trip like that, even though you are only doing 55-65 mph. I personnaly feel that a steady speed during break-in (for a long period of time) isn't good - you need to vary the speed every once in a while, and help the piston rings sit nicely. I would try to put on as many miles locally before you go on that road trip. Where are you going, BTW?

Re: Good break in? (GettaJetta)

You need to give the car at least 1000 miles for break-in. And highway miles are not as good...you want to vary RPMs for the 1000 miles...like some city (stop and go traffic), and some highway driving.

Re: Good break in? (VWTornado)

Is there a speed limit to consider...or you can still bring it up???

Re: Good break in? (VolksDude)

Try to stay under 65 mph.

Re: Good break in? (Mannn)

Yea, stay in between 55-60, and under 3 grand on the tach for the first 1000. Then go nuts.

Re: Good break in? (GettaJetta)

did you get it?

Re: Good break in? (VWTornado)

I put over 700 highway miles on my car the first weekend I had it. I varied the engine speed by switching from 5th to 4th on the highway. This moved my RPM from the high 2000's to the low 3000's while keeping a normal highway speed. I also let the car rest for about 10 minutes every hour. I also avoided hitting the brakes too hard. I am now above 1000 and get more aggressive when I want to (not often.) I will get my oil changed for the first time at 5000 miles when I take it to the dealer for my 5000 service.

Re: Good break in? (rbenjami)

Thanks for all your replies guys.
sniper: haven't gotten it yet, still deciding. I just wanted to see what people went through for their break in periods. I've been looking at the Jetta and now the GTI just because it's cheaper and seems to be just as cool. I'm also looking at the 2.0s just because I like to buy games and toys ... getting a turbo won't let me do that.