Can a car be driven on the highway during the break-in period?
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Vehicles can be driven on the highway during the break-in period, but certain methods and precautions should be observed. Modern cars undergo a cold run-in before leaving the factory. A cold run-in primarily refers to the engine being run-in on specialized machine tools driven by electric motors. Precautions for driving a new car on the highway: 1. Control the speed: Although new cars have undergone a cold run-in, they have not been run-in through actual driving. Therefore, it is essential to control the speed when driving on the highway, preferably keeping it below 100 km/h. Additionally, manage the vehicle's operating time to avoid prolonged high-speed driving, taking breaks at service areas along the way. 2. Drive smoothly: Avoid sudden acceleration and emergency braking when driving on the highway. Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system but also affects the car's chassis and engine. Thus, maintain smooth driving as much as possible, avoiding sudden braking. Apply the brakes gently and use intermittent braking when necessary. 3. Use gears appropriately: When driving on the highway, if the car is a manual transmission, use the gears flexibly and avoid prolonged driving in low gears. For automatic transmission cars, make reasonable use of the S gear and manual mode.
