What Should You Pay Attention to When Driving a New Car?
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When a new car leaves the factory, due to machining precision and assembly tolerances, it requires a certain mileage for break-in. Here are some precautions for using a new car: 1. Warm up before starting: Before ignition, turn the key to the second position and wait for 5-10 seconds before starting. 2. Avoid high-speed driving: New cars have speed limits during the initial driving phase. Domestic cars are generally limited to 40-70 km/h, while imported cars usually require staying within 80% of the maximum speed for the first 1,000 km when the throttle is fully open. Additionally, monitor the engine tachometer and speedometer to ensure both engine speed and vehicle speed operate at moderate levels. 3. Avoid overloading: Running a new car at full capacity can damage its components. 4. Avoid long-distance trips: Long drives in a new car increase continuous engine operation time, leading to accelerated component wear. 5. Initial maintenance: During the break-in period, regularly check engine oil, coolant, and battery electrolyte levels, and top them up immediately if low. 6. Avoid emergency braking: Emergency braking not only shocks the break-in braking system but also increases impact loads on the chassis and engine. Therefore, refrain from using emergency braking within the first 300 km of driving.
