What are the precautions for running-in a new car?

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Clayton
07/29/25 11:40pm
Here are the specific precautions during the car running-in period: 1. Avoid emergency braking: During the running-in period, try to avoid emergency braking as much as possible. Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system during the running-in process but also increases the impact load on the chassis and engine. 2. Avoid overloading: Running a new car at full load during the running-in period can cause damage to components. To reduce the load on the body and powertrain, choose relatively flat roads to avoid vibration, collision, or emergency braking. 3. Avoid long-distance driving: During the running-in period, long-distance driving increases the continuous working time of the engine, which can easily lead to component wear.
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