Does a Newly Purchased Car Need a Break-in Period?

[HarleyLee]

Newly purchased cars do require a break-in period, which typically ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 kilometers. This ensures that mechanical components fully contact, frictionally adapt, and settle into their proper positions. Break-in requirements include: 1. Maintain smooth starts, avoid sudden acceleration, and keep engine RPM below 3,000; 2. Ensure coolant temperature reaches at least 50°C before starting, begin in low gear, shift to higher gear after 1 km, and maintain coolant temperature between 80-90°C while driving; 3. Shift gears promptly during operation, avoid prolonged use of a single gear, and refrain from using high gears at low speeds or low gears at high speeds; 4. Avoid overloading the vehicle - lighter loads are better during break-in as excessive weight can cause damage; 5. Choose good road surfaces to minimize excessive vibration, impacts, or emergency braking, use high-quality fuel and engine oil, and avoid engine wear additives; 6. Prevent excessively long driving sessions.