Tips for breaking in a brand new engine?

[DreamensioN]

The "mineral break-in oil" came from WhiteJames. Several months ago when people were being told NOT to replace their oil before the 15,000km / 1 year mark due to this "special factory oil", I did extensive "tracing back" of "facts" on these forums and found that every mention of this "mineral special break-in factory oil" came back to WhiteJames. I'm pretty sure I then asked him via a post to provide a source or proof or something, but don't think I ever got one (or one that I felt was valid enough to put into my bank of links).

I'm pretty confident, as per what brad has mentioned, that if you had an oil analysis done, it wouldn't be mineral.

Whoa - thanks for the post Corey! Good to clear that up.

[jords86]

My mate said that after he replaced the motors on warranty they put 'Castrol SLX Professional Powerflow Longlife III 5W-30 For Volkswagen' in. No 'special' running in oil.

[hooba]

The "mineral break-in oil" came from WhiteJames. Several months ago when people were being told NOT to replace their oil before the 15,000km / 1 year mark due to this "special factory oil", I did extensive "tracing back" of "facts" on these forums and found that every mention of this "mineral special break-in factory oil" came back to WhiteJames. I'm pretty sure I then asked him via a post to provide a source or proof or something, but don't think I ever got one (or one that I felt was valid enough to put into my bank of links).

I'm pretty confident, as per what brad has mentioned, that if you had an oil analysis done, it wouldn't be mineral.

My uncle's mate knows a guy who drives a taxi who overheard a passenger going to a government office talking about how the real reason they killed Osama was because he was going to reveal exactly what kind of oil VW use at the factory.

Corey, You're killing the interwebz with posts like. Where else am I supposed to get steady feed of speculation, rumour, and good old bulldust?

[wyeann]

just have a simple question.
after breaking in a new engine for first 1000KM, do i need to go back Dealer to do oil change or the oil change only need to be done after 15K KM/1YR?
the dealer did not mention it in anyway though.

[Corey_R]

The owners manual/service book states that it should be done during the 15,000km/1 year service. Of course, different people have different opinions on that. So if you do device to change earlier, just make sure you use a VAG 504.00 approved oil, the correct filter and sump plug, and follow the VAG documented oil change procedure.

[SilvrFoxX]

hmm after reading this thread I don't know if I did the right thing or not.. been in the car all weekend driving all over Sydney and doing all kinds of driving from gentle traffic, to highway cruising , mountain twisties and every now and then a right flogging.. I am now concerned the car could either grenade or grow up to be a weapon.. and it only has 400kays on it..

[m_f]

hmm after reading this thread I don't know if I did the right thing or not.. been in the car all weekend driving all over Sydney and doing all kinds of driving from gentle traffic, to highway cruising , mountain twisties and every now and then a right flogging.. I am now concerned the car could either grenade or grow up to be a weapon.. and it only has 400kays on it..

You've already driven it more than me. I drive it like I would with any other car - that's what the dealer told me. However, I wouldn't overly trash it. Hope you're having just as much as me!

[SilvrFoxX]

heh, thats what the dealer told me, but I drive every car differently.. and the R just begs to be spanked it is so hard to control.. but I figured I didn't do to bad, 1st tank of fuel has last me 460kays and I just filled up again.. I was expecting really bad economy as I run it in but it has been great.. when I return to normal driving patterns it should do better

[m_f]

heh, thats what the dealer told me, but I drive every car differently.. and the R just begs to be spanked it is so hard to control.. but I figured I didn't do to bad, 1st tank of fuel has last me 460kays and I just filled up again.. I was expecting really bad economy as I run it in but it has been great.. when I return to normal driving patterns it should do better

Do you drive on freeways a lot? After I filled up my tank, the trip computer told me I only can go 380km on that tank. I wonder if it tends to underestimate it so that people don't leave it to the last minute to fill up.

[Corey_R]

hmm after reading this thread I don't know if I did the right thing or not.. been in the car all weekend driving all over Sydney and doing all kinds of driving from gentle traffic, to highway cruising , mountain twisties and every now and then a right flogging.. I am now concerned the car could either grenade or grow up to be a weapon.. and it only has 400kays on it..

You doing the right thing man. Once it's warm, drive it like you normally would

[SilvrFoxX]

Do you drive on freeways a lot? After I filled up my tank, the trip computer told me I only can go 380km on that tank. I wonder if it tends to underestimate it so that people don't leave it to the last minute to fill up.

Nope , very rarely on freeways generally city traffic hence the DSG ( which I am a huuuuge fan.. it is so smooth )

You doing the right thing man. Once it's warm, drive it like you normally would

Yeah your comments about waiting till it got warm rang in my ears as I watched the needle pass an unmentionable number and reached in an unmentionable time.. but I thought 93 degree engine oil was warm enuff..

[Corey_R]

Yep, 93 degree oil is well and truly warm for the Golf R. Under "regular driving" at this time of the year, my oil only gets to about 86ish (but I have the APR intercooler and I think it is reducing my oil temp by a few degrees by lowering the combustion temps).

[SilvrFoxX]

I had a great time today, gave the keys to a mate I hadn't told I was buying the car.. I watched him giggle for 3 hours straight behind the wheel.. it is terribly addictive

[brad]

hmm after reading this thread I don't know if I did the right thing or not.. been in the car all weekend driving all over Sydney and doing all kinds of driving from gentle traffic, to highway cruising , mountain twisties and every now and then a right flogging.. I am now concerned the car could either grenade or grow up to be a weapon.. and it only has 400kays on it..

I think you might have been around cars enough to know how to run one in.

[Mariani]

I had a great time today, gave the keys to a mate I hadn't told I was buying the car.. I watched him giggle for 3 hours straight behind the wheel.. it is terribly addictive

When is 1st service due?

Mic