Run in Running in a diesel

Zimma · 17th April 2008, 16:44

Hi all,

Quick new car related question - Can anyone supply a link or info on running in a diesel?

Previous new cars have all been petrol so I'm intrested in whether the running in times/rev limits are the same or different!

Any answers greatly received and apologies if this subject has been covered elsewhere in the forum - I can't seem to find any related posts as the search function doesn't like the word 'in'!

Cheers!

NEEMSTAR · 17th April 2008, 16:53

same as petty cars i think - first 600 miles just gradually increase the revs
few short sharp bursts of high revving won't do it any harm too
and don't keep it at a constant rev for this time

Running in - Civinfo Wiki

Unknownsoldier · 17th April 2008, 17:00

Just drive it normally.

Tom

Dan.82 · 17th April 2008, 17:03

I got told to keep it off the red line and you will be fine... However I kept it below 3000 RPM and drove gentlly when cold. You will find the engine a dream especially when its run in!! Only downside to the diesel is the heating takes a long time to work as it takes longer for the engine to warm up! Lucky for me I have heated seats!

Best of Luck

Zimma · 17th April 2008, 18:07

Thanks all - Loved the Wiki article - very interesting!

I'll go for a bizarre A-road accelerate - decelerate 200 mile tour! Ordered my sticker so if see a black Civic driving erratically down a back road near you – It could be me!!!

Haha!! Thanks for the info peeps!

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Zimma Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 16th April 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Running in a diesel Hi all, Quick new car related question - Can anyone supply a link or info on running in a diesel? Previous new cars have all been petrol so I'm intrested in whether the running in times/rev limits are the same or different! Any answers greatly received and apologies if this subject has been covered elsewhere in the forum - I can't seem to find any related posts as the search function doesn't like the word 'in'! Cheers! Last edited by Zimma; 17th April 2008 at 16:44. Reason: Spelling pedantry!

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 27 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (0)	same as petty cars i think - first 600 miles just gradually increase the revs few short sharp bursts of high revving won't do it any harm too and don't keep it at a constant rev for this time Running in - Civinfo Wiki

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just drive it normally. Tom

17th April 2008, 17:03	#4 (permalink)
Dan.82 Valve Cap Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got told to keep it off the red line and you will be fine... However I kept it below 3000 RPM and drove gentlly when cold. You will find the engine a dream especially when its run in!! Only downside to the diesel is the heating takes a long time to work as it takes longer for the engine to warm up! Lucky for me I have heated seats! Best of Luck

17th April 2008, 18:07	#5 (permalink)
Zimma Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 16th April 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks all - Loved the Wiki article - very interesting! I'll go for a bizarre A-road accelerate - decelerate 200 mile tour! Ordered my sticker so if see a black Civic driving erratically down a back road near you – It could be me!!! Haha!! Thanks for the info peeps!