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doing a break in when you buy any car is a good idea....doesnt hurt...lol just stay under 3000 rpm and fluctuate the speed...do not drive at a constant speed all
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doing a break in when you buy any car is a good idea....doesnt hurt...lol
just stay under 3000 rpm and fluctuate the speed...do not drive at a constant speed all the time.. do this for 1500 Km or equivalent in miles |
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Don't forget the tires. Taking a turn to fast, could result in a big surprise!Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tires are cured, a release lubricant is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mold. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tires, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mold release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tire components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tires probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any autocrosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond quicker."Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.
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