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Old 05-15-2007, 12:22 PM   #1
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Break in Period

I have a friend who works for a major auto manufacturer as an engineer. He told me to break in cars the way you are going to drive them. His opinion is that these delicate break in periods are to the benefit of the car manufacturer. I myself have done it both ways in the past with my cars and bikes and have not seen any difference.

What do you guys think is the worst case senario for not following the recommended break in procedure? ( Please do not take my comments as a break in recommendation or as trying to start an argument).
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Old 05-15-2007, 02:08 PM   #2
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Smile break in?

I'm not sure-I think the engines have some run time on them even before they are stuffed.
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Old 05-15-2007, 04:00 PM   #3
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they actually do run them before they go in....and I can tell you one thing, the salesman took my car on a drive for me to check on a beeping sound and he definitely didn't keep it under 4200.....

this topic has come up before a bit here, some are all over the board during break in.....

some are diehard to the manual......

I was all over the place so I'll let you know if mine ever blows up
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