How to Drive a New Santana During the Break-in Period?
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During the break-in period of a new Santana, the following aspects should be noted: 1. Warm up before starting. For fuel-injected cars, turn the key to the second position and wait for 5-10 seconds before starting the engine. 2. Avoid high-speed driving. New cars have speed limits during the initial driving phase, typically 40-70 km/h for domestic vehicles. The engine speed during the break-in period should strictly be kept between 2000 to 4000 rpm. 3. Avoid overloading. Running a new car at full capacity can damage the components. 4. Do not remove the speed limiter prematurely. The speed limiter is a throttle device installed between the carburetor and the intake pipe. Drivers should not remove it in advance but should wait until the initial 1000 km is completed and combine it with the initial maintenance. 5. Avoid long-distance trips. Long trips in a new car will prolong the engine's continuous operation time, increasing component wear. 6. Avoid emergency braking. Emergency braking not only shocks the braking system during the break-in period but also increases the impact load on the chassis and engine. Therefore, avoid emergency braking within the first 300 km of driving. 7. Shift gears promptly. Shift gears timely and appropriately to avoid driving at high gears with low rpm or low gears with high rpm. 8. Use high-quality gasoline whenever possible. The engine oil used in a new car should not be of a lower grade than the manufacturer's specified standard.
