What are the precautions for breaking in a new car?
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There are four main precautions for breaking in a new car. Below is a detailed introduction to the precautions for breaking in a new car: 1. Proper warm-up: Proper warm-up helps the engine oil form an "oil film" between engine components, thereby reducing wear on engine parts. 2. Timely gear shifting: When driving a manual transmission model during the break-in period, shift gears promptly and appropriately to avoid incorrect behaviors such as high gear with low RPM or low gear with high RPM, and do not use a single gear for an extended period. 3. Timely maintenance: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations in the vehicle manual, and after reaching a certain mileage or time, promptly conduct vehicle inspection and maintenance, replace engine oil, oil filter, etc., and thoroughly inspect the chassis system. 4. Pay attention to the condition of the engine oil: During the break-in period, the engine is in a critical phase of "gradual adaptation," and the tiny metal particles generated during the operation of its components will mix into the engine oil. If the engine oil is not replaced in time, it will increase engine wear.