What Problems May Occur During the Break-in Period of a New Car?

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JohnLynn
07/29/25 3:44pm
New cars during the break-in period may experience issues such as rapid part wear, frequent malfunctions, easy deterioration of lubricating oil, and increased fuel consumption. Rapid part wear: Although cars undergo break-in treatment before leaving the factory, as they are new, the surfaces of the parts are relatively rough, leading to accelerated wear. Frequent malfunctions: Mechanical parts are prone to malfunctions during the break-in period, such as jamming, overheating, and leakage. Easy deterioration of lubricating oil: During the break-in period, the lubricating oil has small clearances between parts, poor oil film quality, and is prone to temperature increases. Increased fuel consumption: Due to high resistance in various components, fuel consumption is relatively high. To ensure fuel efficiency during the break-in period, it is recommended to operate under light loads.
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