Can You Drive on the Highway During the Break-in Period?
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You can drive on the highway during the break-in period. However, proper methods and precautions are necessary. Modern vehicles undergo a cold break-in process before leaving the factory, which primarily involves the engine being run on specialized machinery driven by an electric motor. Therefore, highway driving is permissible, but it's crucial to control both the vehicle speed and engine RPM, with the latter generally not exceeding 3,000 RPM. Precautions for driving a new car on the highway: 1. Speed Control: Although the car has undergone a cold break-in, it hasn't been broken in through actual driving. Thus, it's essential to control the speed on the highway, preferably keeping it under 100 km/h. Additionally, manage the driving duration to avoid prolonged high-speed driving, taking breaks at service areas along the way. 2. Smooth Driving: Avoid sudden acceleration and hard braking on the highway. Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system but also affects the chassis and engine. Maintain smooth driving to prevent abrupt stops, using gentle braking and preferably employing the technique of intermittent braking. 3. Proper Gear Usage: When driving on the highway, for manual transmission cars, use gears flexibly and avoid prolonged low-gear driving. For automatic transmission cars, make reasonable use of the S gear and manual mode.
