silbeej Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'm thinking of going on a trip, that is 223 miles each way. My legacy is less than a week old and has 250 miles on it. I would be carrying 4 friends and do it non stop, but am not sure if i want to drive since the car is brand new, so how bad is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Vary your speed constantly so you aren't humming along the highway at the same speed / RPMs for hours at a time. Or tell one of your friends that they will be driving their car on this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max713 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 x2, same as with any motor, shouldnt run it for long periods of time, and especially not at constant rpms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silbeej Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 How long you guys suggest before you can do the cruise control for long distances, 1000 miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Did you buy it to leave in the garage or drive? Just use common sense and drive the damn thing. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunra Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Vary the speed, don't use cruise control, you should be ok. Check the oil when you return. It's an '09? Nice to have a new car, eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Did you buy it to leave in the garage or drive? Just use common sense and drive the damn thing. O. Stop making sense!!! A car is a thing to worry about, not a transportation device and the notion of actually DRIVING a NEW car is absurd; That's why my Legacy is in a large ziplock bag i my garage, so it can stay safe Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Drive the car and enjoy it. The first 1000 miles of my previous Civic's life was a cross country drive on cruise control set a 70mph loaded a bit. I drove it 225k miles/9yrs without a single engine repair and by 225k it was using 1qt/3500 miles. People get overly into break in. Remember recommendations not requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Stop making sense!!! A car is a thing to worry about, not a transportation device and the notion of actually DRIVING a NEW car is absurd; That's why my Legacy is in a large ziplock bag i my garage, so it can stay safe Where do I get one of said Ziplocks. My car keeps getting dusty sitting in the garage and I think it's ruining the paint:lol:. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yet another case of engine break in horror storys. I have built 600hp engines and beat on them before 1kmiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Where do I get one of said Ziplocks. My car keeps getting dusty sitting in the garage and I think it's ruining the paint:lol:. Shoulda bought a spec.B... they never get dirty. The come with an invisible zip lock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Break them in FAST and they run FAST :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Break them in FAST and they run FAST :) Yea, I've heard some old timers (not saying you are one) say they break cars in how they want them to run. They drive em hard to make em run hard. I happen to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I always break in my engines like this Run the engine for 30min changing rpms, change oil, drive nicely for 300 or so miles change oil trq head or heads down and then just drive it like you normally would. Gas it when you would drive nice when you would. This method was taught to me by my uncles who helped me with my frist engine build when i was 15. I have seen this method used on cars making 250whp all the way up to cars making 1500whp. So IMO it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2331856&postcount=30 I recommend changing the oil every 100 feet for the first 10 miles, then every mile for the next 100, then every 5 miles for the next 500, then every 10 miles for the next 1000, then you can pick up with the manufacturer's specs, although "I usually cut that in half because they don't really know anything Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I always break in my engines like this Run the engine for 30min changing rpms, change oil, drive nicely for 300 or so miles change oil trq head or heads down and then just drive it like you normally would. Gas it when you would drive nice when you would. This method was taught to me by my uncles who helped me with my frist engine build when i was 15. I have seen this method used on cars making 250whp all the way up to cars making 1500whp. So IMO it works Changing the oil after 30 minutes? Seems a bit excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Why? These are all engine builds and its the first time the rings and bearings and valve train have friction against them. I just do it so that anything rubbed off is out of the oil. For reference anytime you watch horsepower tv or anything and they build an engine and then put it on the dyno they let the engine run then change the oil after 15-30min of just running it then start doing high rpms engine pulls right away. Everyone has there own way of breaking in a engine, what is your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silbeej Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks you all. BTW, i do drive my car, but since it's the first big purchase i've made, i want to do whatever i can to make it last a long time, thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks you all. BTW, i do drive my car, but since it's the first big purchase i've made, i want to do whatever i can to make it last a long time, thats all. Good for you...enjoy your car. Remember that most of these comments are of the humorous variety and are for our entertainment as much as anything:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Break them in FAST and they run FAST :) He's talking about cars not women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 :lol:, either way your gonna end up tired and covered in fluids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Maybe it's just me but I follow the instructions in the car's manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 :lol:, either way your gonna end up tired and covered in fluids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 maybe it's just me but i follow the instructions in the car's manual. cause your a little girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 To the OP: New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600km) S08AA The performance and long life of yourvehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): . Do not race the engine. And do not allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm except in an emergency. . Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or slow. . Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency. . Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. The same break-in procedures should be applied to a newly installed or overhauled engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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