Braking in the RCZ

[Anonymous]

I just got my RCZ and I looked in the manual and there is no running in period mentioned. The dealer wants me to take it in after 2,300KM for the initial service which I presume is just the running in service. Should I drive a certain speed and or limit the revs during the running in period?

 

[Anonymous]

Most modern engines are bench run in.

I'd suggest the main things to watch are tyres, brakes and clutch as they'll all need bedding in - so watch the cornering, emergency stops and full throttle starts for the first few hundred miles.

The 2300km service is just a check up - generally, the dealer will check the car over, check fluid levels in case of any leaks, etc.

 

[Anonymous]

Each and every new car ive purchased i have driven it as gently as possible for 1st 1000miles not pedestrian like but calmly and not hitting the red line or stamping on the brakes,probably nowday's a pointless excersise but after that initial 1k i feel each component is bedded and the car is ready for use :eusa-think:
The other thing i feel when my car is sold whoever buy's it is purchasing a decent car.

 

[Anonymous]

The other thing i feel when my car is sold whoever buy's it is purchasing a decent car.

:thumbup:
And a very decent and noble gesture.

I do exactly the same for the first 3k miles :eusa-think:

 

[Anonymous]

Thankyou Gorwell :thumbup:

I remember myself buying second hand car's years ago you just hope the origional owner treated it with respect :eusa-think:

 

[Anonymous]

You shouldnt have to break the RCZ in as most of them are already broke when you get them. :lol:

Sorry but i just couldnt resist that.

Once again to all the purist's out there i'm so sorry. :eusa-whistle:

Come on wheres your sense of humour, you must have one because you bought a Peugeot
Ooops, there i go again.

Only kidding mun, i can sense the rage already. :evil:

Chill out !!!
pity the A/C wasnt as chilled, ok that was a low blow . :thumbdown:

Alman,
just take your time for a few weeks and all will be cool, excuse the pun.

There see i'm a nice guy.

 

[t110jim]

You are supposed to be out driving your one getting a feel for it :lol: :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Oh i I feel the need my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!

For another can of Bow :lol:

 

[RCZ1]

Jactac, I think you've had quite enough already by the sound of it :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Hic HIc,
your probably right "again" K.

 

[Anonymous]

I drove mine out of the showroom like I stole it. I have not stopped since... :thumbup:

Modern engines don't need to be run in as that is done on the bench when they are built and modern engineering tolerances are way better than the old days. Just drive them normally.

 

[Anonymous]

Remember the story quite a few years back,numerous 205gti's sustained engine failures,found out that when they were shipped to uk from France,they were started cold on the transport ship reved and driven hard to their parking bay's and the same onto the transporters to the dealers,(some engine's only lasted 5k).

Old technology i know,but something that will stick in my memory :thumbdown:

 

[Anonymous]

Hmm.. ok so it seems like proper warming of the engine during cold conditions is just as important as the breaking in period. =P

2 other RCZ owners I know did not follow any breaking in procedures. As for me, I'm only following it till 1000km