How Long Does It Take for a New Car to Complete the Break-in Period?
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A new car is considered to have completed its break-in period after driving 5,000 kilometers. Generally, the first 5,000 kilometers of a new car's operation are considered the break-in period. Although the engine of a new car undergoes "cold break-in" before leaving the factory, this process cannot replace the actual break-in during use. When starting the engine, it is particularly important to allow the new car to warm up. Owners should wait until the temperature gauge needle moves and the tachometer idle speed decreases before driving. Extended Content: The three major taboos during the break-in period are: 1. Avoid emergency braking: Emergency braking not only shocks the braking system during the break-in but also increases the impact load on the chassis and engine. It is best to avoid emergency braking within the first 300 kilometers of driving. 2. Avoid overloading: Running a new car at full load during the break-in period can cause damage to its components. Therefore, within the first 1,000 kilometers of driving, the load should generally not exceed 75%-80% of the rated capacity. 3. Avoid long-distance driving: Driving long distances in a new car during the break-in period increases the continuous working time of the engine, which can easily lead to component wear.
