does any1 know about running in?

206sturdybird · Post by **206sturdybird** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:09 am

Hi there! Just picked up my 206cc yesterday and am in love. Its a 1.6 allure in iron grey with lama leather (im a bit scared about keeping the seats clean though!).

Just wondered if anyone knows if you still have to go slow at first whilst you are running the engine in? I forgot to ask at the garage, and im not sure whether it still applies to new cars? Would be grateful for any advice.

By the way, great site found it really helpful when buying the car though was a little scared by all the reports of things going wrong! fingers crossed, eh......

Dabz · Post by **Dabz** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:30 am

it doesn't really apply to newer engines as it used to, but most manufacturers still recommend taking it easy for the 1st 1000 miles or so. I would drive keeping the revs below about 4.5k for the 1st 1k miles, and don't push the engine hard when it's cold etc

I know on bikes they recommend that the 1st 600 miles are kept in the lower rev range (eh 8k on a 12k bike) until the engine settles in

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:00 am

The engine can easily handle high revs as a newborn. There are two opinions on this, running hard to seal the engine in and prevent future problems, and taking it easy on the engine to prevent future problems :rolleyes:

IMO running the engine hard from new gives it more power for its early years.

The reason for not pushing the car hard from new is because of other components such as brakes, suspension etc... which need bedding in, and as this is not a high performance vehicle I would take it easy.

Dabz · Post by **Dabz** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:05 am

the other thought is it's under warranty for 3 years so if something does go wrong they'll have to fix it...plus how long are you planning on keeping the car? chances are its future owners would see the effects of any hard driving you do now...

206sturdybird · Post by **206sturdybird** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:35 pm

thanks for that, ill probably take it a bit easy at first anyway but i wont worry so much now i know its not such a big deal. i was being a bit extreme yesterday doing 40mph down the dual carriageway!

ill probably get a new car when the warranty runs out so like you say, it shouldnt be too much of a problem for me.

Thanks for the advice guys!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 1:54 pm

Enjoy the car its gorgeous!!... especially now that summer's on the way

lastvts · Post by **lastvts** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:33 am

I would suggest doing between 1500 rpm and 4500rpm. After about 5K Miles I would Increase this to between 1000rpm and 5500rpm, but only when the engine is warm. I have been told it is also not good to keep to the same revs whilst the engine is new and so keep off motorways if you can. Also be easy on your brakes as these also need bedding in.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 11:28 pm

I have been told it is also not good to keep to the same revs whilst the engine is new and so keep off motorways if you can. Also be easy on your brakes as these also need bedding in.

Sorry but this makes me laugh. 1st, apart from cars like MG's that are very dated, I don't know of many cars that need 'ran in' but to keep off motorways is a joke.

I think engines have moved on in recent years.

rmh · Post by **rmh** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:41 am

When i bought my Honda bike i was told to take it steady to get the brake pads and tyres scrubbed in...for safety about 40-50 miles

Then use all the gears and all the revs in each gear (except the top end maybe) to ensure it all bedded in nicely, engine and gearbox etc...

And this was taking delivery of a 100+ BHp 1000CC motorbike.... In the mother of all rainstorms !!

Nobby · Post by **Nobby** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:41 pm

LOL 1500 - 4500 revs for 5k.
I bought am Impreza WRX. The service book says take it easy for 1000 miles then have a mini service ( oil and filter change ). Then you are pretty much free to rag the arse off it. This is the first car i've had to run in. I've had a 2.0cc se and a 206 GTi from new, never ran either of them in, and never had a single problem with the engines.

Post by **Lyndon** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:32 pm

my Z had to be kept below 4000rpm for the first 1200miles then it was floor it

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:29 am

But below 4000rpm still meant you could easily hit 100mph

rmh · Post by **rmh** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:24 am

Yes.... but now he can do that in 3rd and 4th gear as well !!

206sturdybird · Post by **206sturdybird** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:37 am

Wow, thanks alot guys for all your advice, Im doing ok so far, I haven't got nowhere near 4k revs and im keeping it just below 70 on the motorways.

I have managed to clock up a whopping 450 miles and ive only had it a week, I keep thinking of any excuses to drive round in it and im hoping the novelty is gonna wear off soon cos i cant afford all this petrol, ha!

Thanks again for your help!

Post by **Lyndon** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:31 pm

glad we helped, any more questions just feel free to ask