How Many Kilometers Should a New Car Drive Before Going on the Highway?
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Generally, it is advisable for a new car to drive on the highway after reaching 2,500 kilometers. Here is some information about new car registration: 1. Processing Time: Registering a new car license plate takes 1-3 hours. The process of registering a car, apart from purchasing insurance at the 4S store and paying vehicle purchase tax at the tax bureau, is mostly completed at the vehicle management office. 2. Best Time for Registration: The vehicle purchase tax has a two-month deadline when buying a car. If it exceeds two months, a late fee will be charged, and the vehicle purchase tax must be paid before the car can be registered. After 60 days, a penalty will be imposed, calculated as 0.05% of the vehicle purchase tax. Therefore, it is recommended to register the new car within two months.
I remember when buying a new car, the 4S dealership recommended avoiding high-speed driving during the break-in period and suggested driving gently before the first maintenance. The break-in period is generally 1,000 to 1,500 kilometers, allowing engine components to gradually adapt and avoid excessive wear. High-speed driving increases RPM too much, which can accelerate wear during the initial period. After the break-in, my car had no issues driving at high speeds, and the performance became more stable. It's advisable to refer to the user manual. If you urgently need to drive on the highway, avoid speeding too much and keep it between 80 to 100 kilometers per hour. Regular maintenance after the break-in period will make the car more durable.
