Running In?

[PaulGP]

I believe the running in period is 600 miles. Can anyone advise what I should / should not be doing in this period. The dealer said there is not really a running in time with Toyotas & just to drive it as in normal circumstances from the off. All your comments on this will be appreciated.

[SJandMR2]

I was told this by the dealer too, just to drive it normally, but I kept the revs below 4k as much as I could for a while just in case.

SJx

[Demonic Angel]

And try not to brake harshly....

[Jan van de Wouw]

Did hou read the manual for your car?

There should be one paragraph on this,

at least there was in my Dutch manual...

I don't have it here, so I can't look it up though...

[SJandMR2]

manual schmanual pah

ok manual says, as I am sad and bored enough to have it here and am now reading it all...

Page 180

Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need eloborate break-in. But following a few simple tips for the first 600 miles can add future economy and long life to your vehicle:

Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving

Avoid racing the engine

Try to avoid harsh stops during first 200 miles

Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in gear

Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow

Okay am going to read the rest of the manual now :D

SJx

[Aimee]

hmmm, i just drove steady from day one... just got over 1500 miles and have given her a good thrash to see what potential shes got :D

aslong as your not thrashing it in every gear and doing over 80 itll be fine

[PaulGP]

Thanks everyone. Will keep it steady for a while.