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Originally Posted by Verda7junior I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed. The break in schedule in the owners manual says: During the first

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Old 10-14-2013, 11:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
humm i didn't not read this or heed the warning and redlined my car twice the first day i got it. I have been driving at variable speed/revs in stop and go traffic for the first 600 miles which is where I am now.

outside of those two redlines I have taken it to 5 or 6K RPM probably about 10 times. How much should I stress about the issues I may have caused?

what is a quick start?

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humm i didn't not read this or heed the warning and redlined my car twice the first day i got it. I have been driving at variable speed/revs in stop and go traffic for the first 600 miles which is where I am now.

outside of those two redlines I have taken it to 5 or 6K RPM probably about 10 times. How much should I stress about the issues I may have caused?

what is a quick start?

thanks
No need to stress about it as it does have a 5 year 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. In the short term it may not make any noticable difference. I just trust the manufacturer to tell me the best way to do the break in considering that if the engine doesn't last or burns oil, then it will cost them money to replace it. A quick start just means stomping on the gas to take off fast.
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