What is the appropriate speed for a new car?
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During the break-in period of a new car, the speed should not be too high, generally controlled between 50-90km/h. Here are other precautions regarding driving a new car: Avoid driving with a full load: Because excessive load will increase the burden on the engine and transmission, causing the engine to output excessive power and leading to excessive wear of mechanical parts. Therefore, avoid driving with a full load during the break-in period to extend the service life. Avoid prolonged driving in low gear: For automatic transmission models, although the manual gear shifting process is eliminated, under good road conditions, the owner should accelerate continuously to allow the transmission to shift up smoothly, avoiding the lack of break-in process for high gears.
Just got the new car and need to pay attention to the break-in period. I was very particular about driving the first 1,000 kilometers. In the city, I basically cruised below 60 km/h, and kept it around 80 on elevated roads or expressways. The most important thing is to avoid maintaining a constant speed for too long. For example, on highways, I never exceeded 100 km/h and even switched to manual mode to run at different gears. I tried not to let the engine RPM exceed 3,000, and aggressive acceleration or sudden braking was a big no-no. The tires and brake pads also need breaking in, so anticipating road conditions in advance is crucial. Don’t be too gentle or too aggressive—after about two weeks, I could clearly feel the throttle response becoming much smoother.
