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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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...yeah, i RTFM (I stayed up all night), but I want to know exactly what is meant by "Don't drive it at the same speed for a long time." I have to drive now from Palo Alto (near San Francisco) to LA Sunday. How should I heed this advice as I break in my new Mr. Egg? Speed, slow, take side streets, take breaks, etc?? Thanks.
Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Don't go 80mph the whole way there. Do 80, 75, 70, etc. Vary your speed. If you stop at a rest stop, let the engine cool down all the way (I'm a firm believer in heat cycling) and take a break Not required though, but it's something I personally like to do with my engines.

And never ever ever beat on the car when it's still cold.
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