Should New Cars Be Driven at High Speeds?

[VonAubree]

New cars do not necessarily need to be driven at high speeds. Driving at high speeds is meant to help the car reach its optimal state earlier, but it is not necessary to deliberately run at very high speeds for break-in purposes. After a new car reaches 3,000 kilometers, it is recommended to drive on expressways or highways twice a month. For example, maintain a relatively high speed, such as 120 km/h, for about ten minutes, then slow down for a while before accelerating again. For manual transmission or semi-automatic cars, using high RPMs in lower gears can also achieve the break-in effect, although fuel consumption will be higher. For safety reasons, avoid driving excessively fast just for the sake of high-speed break-in. Normal driving can also help the car reach its optimal state—it’s just a matter of time.