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Engine break in period *VW specified*
- Thread starter A_Bowers
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Bought my car with 72 miles of test drive abuse on it, babied it to 300 miles then my uncle stole my keys and beat the shit out of it, I didn't care after that. Got it tuned at 350 miles and drove the hell out of it from that point on. 25,000 miles today with k04+meth with plenty of canyon runs, track days, and frequent spirited street driving in the past and still running very strong...
PrayforMojo
Go Kart Champion
I followed the instructions in the manual, I believe it's for the piston rings more than anything else. It has 13,000 km now and has had 0 oil consumption so far.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
Most manufacturers will put this to save them from legal issues and warranty.
Again, people are fine driving their car off the lot like an idiot if they want.
Andrew, I thought we've had this conversation before???????
Again, people are fine driving their car off the lot like an idiot if they want.
Andrew, I thought we've had this conversation before???????
A_Bowers
Moderator
Don't recall that one. But, wouldn't be the first time I've failed to remember something.
Just as a discussion point, what is Honda's policy for running in a motor at the factory?
I can't imagine taking a brand new vehicle and flogging it from day one being good for it. Gotta have some time for seals, bearings and the other components to wear in a bit.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
FYI people would bring cringe watching what happens to their car at the end of the line with NCAT testing and function checks.
When I worked for Mercedes, it was always a prize watching the workers gun the M63 AMGs
When I worked for Mercedes, it was always a prize watching the workers gun the M63 AMGs
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
Well that sort of sets us apart from other OEMs with how our pistons are made. Nevertheless we normally cannot take a test vehicle if it has not been passed through dynamic testing at the end of the line. If they have, fair game.
Again I'm personally responsible for some high speed testing on our track at speeds of around 80mph.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
I've seen full redline testing right before we ship before.
We had a block machining issue one time that was caught due to this. Chipped the wall and blew the engine on the line. Found out that it was a run of 30 of them. Quality checks for the win.
Maybe it's just a Honda thing but we do not believe in putting quality control in the hands of the customer. It should be the best the moment they receive it
We had a block machining issue one time that was caught due to this. Chipped the wall and blew the engine on the line. Found out that it was a run of 30 of them. Quality checks for the win.
Maybe it's just a Honda thing but we do not believe in putting quality control in the hands of the customer. It should be the best the moment they receive it
johnnyveelish
Go Kart Champion
thought the engine itself is pretty broken in before going in assembly. the reason for proper break in is for the whole car, engine and other parts to work in synch. at least that's my understanding with newer cars. someone correct me if i'm wrong.