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Old 03-07-2004, 04:54 PM
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Question Break in Procedure

Hi folks,
I'm going to pick up my new Titanium Gt...:D
What have you heard about the break in period?
I'm going to take it to Thunderhill on Tuesday and wanted to check her out:p
I will prolly only have 300 miles on it by then....
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don't beat on her yet... wait till about 600-800 miles (oil change at 500)....
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Do a search, some people believe hard break in is good, others think you should drive it like a grandma for the first 600 miles.

I think "drive it like you stole it"
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I think a nice compromise is no hard accel. in 1st gear, drive somewhat hard up to 6,000 or 7,000 rpms when you feel the need ( hehe ) in other gears... and don't redline till 600 to 800 miles... but definately do that oil change at 500!
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Read the owner's manual. 600 miles. No mention of an oil change at 500 miles. Save your money.
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