How long should you wait before taking a new car on a long trip?

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It is recommended to drive a new car for 3,000 kilometers or 3 months before taking it on a long trip. The reasons are as follows: New cars require a break-in period, so it is best to wait until after this period or the first maintenance (usually 3,000 kilometers or 3 months) before driving on highways. If you must take a long trip immediately, a new car can still handle it, but you should control the speed and RPM. Precautions: During the break-in period, the most important thing is to limit the engine's RPM. During this period, excessively high RPM can increase the risk of damaging the piston rings. Therefore, manufacturers generally recommend limiting the speed of a new car to 80–90 km/h. Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission, follow normal shifting requirements or automatic speed transition points. Within this speed range, the engine RPM should be around 2,500 rpm and should not exceed 3,000 rpm.