Run in Running In - Motorway Use

Wheelchair · 4th June 2008, 22:20

I was reading on the wiki about running the engine in, it said about not using the motorway for the first 200 miles.

I go on holiday less than two weeks after picking up my new car and will do around 500 miles in four days, will this be a major problem?

I am very gentle with my cars anyway, I never floor the throttle or rev the engine over 3500 - 4000 revs.

Any comments?

allan40alt · 4th June 2008, 22:22

Just vary your speed. Don't just cruise at a steady speed for long periods.

FWH · 4th June 2008, 22:24

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

Just vary your speed. Don't just cruise at a steady speed for long periods.

What he said.

Dimplyred · 4th June 2008, 22:25

You have two weeks, get out and do some driving and enjoy it.

angie4m · 4th June 2008, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

You have two weeks, get out and do some driving and enjoy it.

I think he is getting the car in two weeks then going on Holiday.....so he can't drive a car he's not got yet.

FWH · 4th June 2008, 22:37

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Originally Posted by angie4m

I think he is getting the car in two weeks then going on Holiday.....so he can't drive a car he's not got yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

I go on holiday less than two weeks after picking up my new car

I rest my case.

Also, 2 weeks should be plenty of time to run the car in...
You will want to drive it!

Dimplyred · 4th June 2008, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

I go on holiday less than two weeks after picking up my new car and will do around 500 miles in four days, will this be a major problem?

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

I think he is getting the car in two weeks then going on Holiday.....so he can't drive a car he's not got yet.

No, he said he was going on holiday less than two weeks after picking up his new car. So to me that means he will have had it for nearly two weeks.

Wheelchair · 4th June 2008, 22:41

Yes, I'll probably spend most of the first few days doing nothing but driving with a big grin on my face. Luckily the dealer is filling up the tank when I take delivery!

angie4m · 4th June 2008, 22:41

He's had quite a few threads about getting his new car but I don't think he's said when he gets it. It may well be the end of this week as he's been on a mission with the threads

FWH · 4th June 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

No, he said he was going on holiday less than two weeks after picking up his new car. So to me that means he will have had it for nearly two weeks.

You are sooo slow DR LOL

Dimplyred · 4th June 2008, 22:45

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Originally Posted by FWH

You are sooo slow DR LOL

I know but it does make soooooooooooo many others look good.

Thanks for raising that FWH!!!!

Wheelchair · 4th June 2008, 22:45

I still have to wait seven weeks!

I am enjoying this site though, I have been bedridden with my MS recently and am using my computer to stop me getting too bored.

I think my Labrador puppy is getting jealous, she likes my undivided attention, even my wife says the dog gets more attention than her!

angie4m · 4th June 2008, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

I still have to wait seven weeks!

I am enjoying this site though, I have been bedridden with my MS recently and am using my computer to stop me getting too bored.

I think my Labrador puppy is getting jealous, she likes my undivided attention, even my wife says the dog gets more attention than her!

Aaww, thats not good.....I hope your out and about soon. Seven weeks is a long time for you to wait knowing its arriving but it will be worth it and well something to look forward too

Wheelchair · 4th June 2008, 22:53

Hoping to be better by the weekend, my two sporting passions, boxing and F1 are both on. The fights on at 3am, that will be an early start.

I'm driving my wife bonkers too, keep talking about the new car, its funny however many new cars you have the novelty never wears off.

You're quite a prolific poster youself Angie4m!!

angie4m · 4th June 2008, 23:13

A very early start and yes I do agree the novelty never wears off and its funny how you love your car until you get your new one (usually) although I do wish I had kept my Mini

And yeah I do love a post or 500 on here....not really been on today so i'm making up for it at the moment

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Wheelchair Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 576 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Running In - Motorway Use I was reading on the wiki about running the engine in, it said about not using the motorway for the first 200 miles. I go on holiday less than two weeks after picking up my new car and will do around 500 miles in four days, will this be a major problem? I am very gentle with my cars anyway, I never floor the throttle or rev the engine over 3500 - 4000 revs. Any comments?

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4th June 2008, 22:22	#2 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,220 Thanks: 26 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts	Just vary your speed. Don't just cruise at a steady speed for long periods.

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,521 Thanks: 17 Thanked 54 Times in 54 Posts	You have two weeks, get out and do some driving and enjoy it.

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Wheelchair Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 576 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Yes, I'll probably spend most of the first few days doing nothing but driving with a big grin on my face. Luckily the dealer is filling up the tank when I take delivery!

4th June 2008, 22:41	#9 (permalink)
angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,746 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	He's had quite a few threads about getting his new car but I don't think he's said when he gets it. It may well be the end of this week as he's been on a mission with the threads

4th June 2008, 22:45	#12 (permalink)
Wheelchair Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 576 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I still have to wait seven weeks! I am enjoying this site though, I have been bedridden with my MS recently and am using my computer to stop me getting too bored. I think my Labrador puppy is getting jealous, she likes my undivided attention, even my wife says the dog gets more attention than her!

4th June 2008, 22:53	#14 (permalink)
Wheelchair Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 576 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Hoping to be better by the weekend, my two sporting passions, boxing and F1 are both on. The fights on at 3am, that will be an early start. I'm driving my wife bonkers too, keep talking about the new car, its funny however many new cars you have the novelty never wears off. You're quite a prolific poster youself Angie4m!!

4th June 2008, 23:13	#15 (permalink)
angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,746 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	A very early start and yes I do agree the novelty never wears off and its funny how you love your car until you get your new one (usually) although I do wish I had kept my Mini And yeah I do love a post or 500 on here....not really been on today so i'm making up for it at the moment