Picking up my 8 on friday
04-23-2008, 03:08 PM
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Picking up my 8 on friday
Hi guys, finally I'll be picking up my 8, the 40th edition, on this Friday.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days haha
Thanks in previous.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days hahaThanks in previous.
04-23-2008, 03:28 PM
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Hi guys, finally I'll be picking up my 8, the 40th edition, on this Friday.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area? I'm seeing many 8s in these days haha
Thanks in previous.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days hahaThanks in previous.
2. However long it takes you to get in, buckle up, tune the radio, etc. I usually give it about 30 seconds, or until the revs drop below 1500rpm. Just remember that if you stall or turn the car off before the temp needle begins to move you might flood the engine, so let it warm up a little before shutting it off.
04-23-2008, 04:19 PM
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The hardest part of it is backing up... lol
Thanks for your answer
04-23-2008, 04:47 PM
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(general disclaimer - I am not the expert, but this is what I have found)
Proper break in is about 1000 miles. Just dont rev up too much over 4000 and you should be fine.
After that - redline once a day to keep the carbon away.
And warm up takes several minutes to reach temp.
I dont even back out of the garage until the needle starts to move.
I live at the top of a hill, so I kinda idle it down to the light, and I am warm by then.
And look in the regional sections for your new yorkers
(general disclaimer - I am not the expert, but this is what I have found)
Proper break in is about 1000 miles. Just dont rev up too much over 4000 and you should be fine.
After that - redline once a day to keep the carbon away.
And warm up takes several minutes to reach temp.
I dont even back out of the garage until the needle starts to move.
I live at the top of a hill, so I kinda idle it down to the light, and I am warm by then.
And look in the regional sections for your new yorkers
04-23-2008, 08:50 PM
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Hi guys, finally I'll be picking up my 8, the 40th edition, on this Friday.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area? I'm seeing many 8s in these days haha
Thanks in previous.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days hahaThanks in previous.
http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda4.htm
04-24-2008, 08:15 AM
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Hi guys, finally I'll be picking up my 8, the 40th edition, on this Friday.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area? I'm seeing many 8s in these days haha
Thanks in previous.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days hahaThanks in previous.
2. Mine? Anywhere from 30 secs to 2 mins.
3. Does Long Island count? If so, then yes.
Enjoy your car.
04-24-2008, 10:55 AM
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I've always thought 1st was harder on this car, at least it took me longer to get down than reverse. Yes though, I used to let it warm up for much longer for worry that I'd stall. Anyhow, welcome and congrats.
04-24-2008, 03:37 PM
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Hi guys, finally I'll be picking up my 8, the 40th edition, on this Friday.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area? I'm seeing many 8s in these days haha
Thanks in previous.
I have few questions.
1. Break-in. I searched about it, and some people say break-in is not needed, and some people say just drive carefully till reach 1000 miles. Who's right?
What's the meaning of CAREFULLY? Under 3000 rpms? And is proper Break-in gonna help me getting little better gas mileage?
2. Warm up before moving, for how long?
3. Any members of this forum living in Albany, NY area?
I'm seeing many 8s in these days hahaThanks in previous.
http://www.calcar.net/calcar/qtips.a...20&modelid=all
You will also get this little booklet when you pick up your car tomorrow.
Read it.
Learn it.
Live it.
04-24-2008, 03:44 PM
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racing beat says:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
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- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
i <3 racing beat
04-24-2008, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for all the infos guys! Really helped!
So as long as the engine is warmed up, stalling won't harm too badly?
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I'm just too worried!
Should I attach the paper saying 'This car moves back, don't come too close' on my back window hahaha
So as long as the engine is warmed up, stalling won't harm too badly?
errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I'm just too worried!
Should I attach the paper saying 'This car moves back, don't come too close' on my back window hahaha
04-25-2008, 12:38 PM
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Welcome. Always let her warm up a bit before going ANYWHERE. Dont care if its 90 degrees out and u take it to end of driveway just to get mail and come back, always let her warm up first Congrats
Congrats
04-25-2008, 11:44 PM
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Picked up!!!
I picked her up this morning, but I had a test at 6pm so I coudn't take picture earlier
I will post better pictures when I get a chance
Oh I have a question. There is only one lighter socket right?
Those who use both navi and radar detector, how do you guys set up?
