Same speed for too long during breakin

Llama_ · 01-27-2013, 02:23 AM

Quick question,

What happens if you stay in the same gear and MPH for too long on the highway during breakin?

I am asking because I had to drive a distance of 100 miles twice and kept it in 6th all the way while varying the MPH (65-60-70, repeat). I kept a constant speed for about 10-15 minutes then varied the speed slightly. Was I doing it wrong?

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mod maniac · 01-27-2013, 02:27 AM

Hit some boost and use your gears to slow down. Drive the car like you will when it's broke in. Go to easy and you won't get a good break-in.

guidojuicehead · 01-27-2013, 02:28 AM

Read your 2013 manual and do what it says. Nothing more.

Loyale93 · 01-27-2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guidojuicehead

Read your 2013 manual and do what it says. Nothing more.

This. Also do a search on Break in. If you don't make it one word (because it's not) you'll find plenty of articles on proper breaking meth ods.

Also, putting 200 miles on the car during break in while not following "proper" methods isn't going to break your car. Hell, some people take their car direct to the track. Not great for it in the long run, but it's not going to actually break anything.

Unabomber · 01-27-2013, 09:49 AM

Read post 3 and 4 and know that there is no need to get OCD about your break in.

01-27-2013, 02:23 AM	#1
Llama_ Scooby Newbie Member#: 341041 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2013 STi hatch SWP	Same speed for too long during breakin Quick question, What happens if you stay in the same gear and MPH for too long on the highway during breakin? I am asking because I had to drive a distance of 100 miles twice and kept it in 6th all the way while varying the MPH (65-60-70, repeat). I kept a constant speed for about 10-15 minutes then varied the speed slightly. Was I doing it wrong? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-27-2013, 02:27 AM	#2
mod maniac NASIOC Supporter Member#: 300551 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: mariposa ca. Vehicle: 2004 04 wrx sedan 04 forester xt	Hit some boost and use your gears to slow down. Drive the car like you will when it's broke in. Go to easy and you won't get a good break-in.

01-27-2013, 02:28 AM	#3
guidojuicehead Scooby Specialist Member#: 254153 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Paradise, Orygun(ROLL TIDE!!!) Vehicle: 98' GF9.257 88' Chevy LWB	Read your 2013 manual and do what it says. Nothing more.

01-27-2013, 09:49 AM	#5
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Read post 3 and 4 and know that there is no need to get OCD about your break in.