Does the Audi A6L have a break-in period?

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DeLincoln
07/24/25 7:18am
Audi A6L does have a break-in period. Here are the specific details about the break-in period for the Audi A6L: 1. Warm-up: It is necessary to warm up the engine when the car is cold. 2. Timely maintenance: During the break-in period of a new Audi A6, it is essential to perform maintenance on time. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations in the vehicle manual, and after reaching a certain mileage or time, promptly inspect and maintain the vehicle, including changing the engine oil and oil filter, and conducting a comprehensive inspection of the chassis system. 3. Pay attention to the condition of the engine oil: During the break-in period, the engine of the Audi A6 is in a critical phase of 'gradually settling in,' and tiny metal particles generated by the operation of its components will mix into the engine oil. If the engine oil is not changed in time, it will increase the wear and tear on the engine. 4. Ensure fuel quality: Purchase high-quality fuel.
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PrestonDella
08/11/25 3:01am
It's already 2024, and people are still asking about the break-in period? The Audi A6L, being such a precision machine, is indeed different from older cars. When I picked up my car last month, I specifically asked the technical director at the 4S dealership. They said that engines nowadays undergo cold running-in before leaving the factory, but there are still considerations for the first 1,500 kilometers. Transmission gears, brake discs, and other metal components don't mesh smoothly initially, so I've been keeping the RPM below 3,000 and capping my speed at 100 km/h on highways. One crucial point is to avoid prolonged cruising at a fixed RPM—I switch to manual mode every half hour on the highway to vary the RPM. Flooring the accelerator and hard braking are absolutely forbidden. The 4S dealership mentioned this helps the piston rings and cylinder walls seat properly, leading to better fuel efficiency later. Oh, and don't exceed 5,000 kilometers for the first oil change—there'll be quite a bit of metal debris in there.
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