How Soon Can a New Car Be Driven on the Highway?
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New cars can be driven on the highway at any time without any issues, as they have already undergone cold running-in treatment before leaving the factory and do not require additional break-in. In practice, over 95% of car owners choose to break in their vehicles over 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers to allow all parts of the car to fully contact, rub against each other, and adapt. During the break-in period, avoid overloading, sudden acceleration, and hard braking. When the mileage reaches around 1,000 to 1,500 kilometers, it marks the later stage of the break-in period. At this point, the speed can be increased to below 120 km/h. The break-in process should progress gradually, and the engine speed should not exceed 3,000 rpm.