Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
08-17-2005 | 12:16 AM
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Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most owner's
manuals recommend.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20 miles"
theory on my next new Jeep.
Tom
vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most owner's
manuals recommend.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20 miles"
theory on my next new Jeep.
Tom
08-17-2005 | 01:11 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
It is interesting to note that at the end of this long discourse that is
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 01:11 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
It is interesting to note that at the end of this long discourse that is
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 01:11 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
It is interesting to note that at the end of this long discourse that is
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 01:11 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
It is interesting to note that at the end of this long discourse that is
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
counter to everything you have every heard that he tries to sell you
something before you hear the rest of the story...
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 06:55 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
Basic automotive engineering...
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 06:55 AM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
Basic automotive engineering...
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 06:55 AM
#8
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
Basic automotive engineering...
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 06:55 AM
#9
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
Basic automotive engineering...
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
The engine break in period is to enable the engine to gradually rise to
thermal stasis. That means you shouldn't get it hot too fast. Neither
should you rev the engine too high, too soon, because the lubricated parts;
such as piston rings, rod bearings, crank shaft bearings, cams, valve seats
and etc, need to be "worn in" gradually. So, go ahead, rev that sucker up
to 4000 or 12000 rpm and blow everything.
Likewise, all the gear train mechanisms, such as differentials, pinions,
anxles and so forth need to be "worn in" gradually. That's so each gear can
develope it's own wear patterns. That's also due to lousy manufacturing
quality control. You can either take the time to "break in" these parts, or
you can add sawdust to the lubricating grease later, when the seals start to
leak and the differential sounds like a rock grinder.
Remember: The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and
Stupidity.
"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:4302ac3f_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most
> owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20
> miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
>
> Tom
>
>
08-17-2005 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Opinions on new vehicle break-in period
mabar proclaimed:
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20 miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
This was folklore long before Tim Berners-Lee had his "aha!" moment.
If you wanted a sports car engine that would run with lower internal
friction, you were supposed to run the thing to the redline on
every full throttle shift--repeatedly.
> Anyone have any opinions on this website, which says to run your brand new
> vehicle HARD for the first 20 or so miles to better seat the rings. This
> contradicts the "drive it gently" for the first 500 miles that most owner's
> manuals recommend.
>
> http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
>
> I think I am leaning toward trying this "run it hard for the first 20 miles"
> theory on my next new Jeep.
This was folklore long before Tim Berners-Lee had his "aha!" moment.
If you wanted a sports car engine that would run with lower internal
friction, you were supposed to run the thing to the redline on
every full throttle shift--repeatedly.