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is there a need? the factory gets the engine to revs we will never be able to so they're pre run in, but is it still recommended to go easy for the first 500-1000km?
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You'll get a lot of opinions and anecdotes on what people believe is the way to go, so here's mine:Originally posted by Muri777 View Post
I don't treat it as gospel, but I tend to defer to the owner's manual. If there is any mention of a specific run-in procedure, I'd follow that. If not, then do as you please.
Despite that, I also believe there is a case of taking it easy during the first 1500 km to let the gearbox, differential (if fitted) and tyres to bed-in.
Just driving it as a normal person would do is fine, really. No need for extremes (don't drive like granny or Mad Max). I think the subject gets way overblown sometimes, especially in regards to modern vehicles. -
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Most commonly asked question on the forums.
Read through this thread - it applies equally to Roc and Golf (and most new engines today):
Tips for breaking in a brand new engine?
I'll close this thread now, as there are many of them already, with endless opinions on the subject.
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