xB ~ New Vehicle Break In
Hello World...
I just purchased my xB yesterday. It's new with everything standard and nothing more, and came with 81 miles, due to transporting it from a different dealer. I put 50 miles on it yesterday. So, I've read the manual, lots of websites, and these forums, and am looking for some smart advice one breaking in the car.
Here are some things I've heard:
I just purchased my xB yesterday. It's new with everything standard and nothing more, and came with 81 miles, due to transporting it from a different dealer. I put 50 miles on it yesterday. So, I've read the manual, lots of websites, and these forums, and am looking for some smart advice one breaking in the car.
Here are some things I've heard:
I'll gladly tell you what I did, it may not be correct or it may be, but it's what worked for me.
I waited till it had 1K on it before I decided it was broke in, I also tried not to run in one RPM band to much and also tried not to dog on it to much. I did have it up to all speeds during break in, because it was required to get around to work and home. I changed my oil at about 4700 miles, right before my maitnance required light came on( oil change light). I think everybody breaks their car in different, so do what you think is best and should be fine. IMO
I waited till it had 1K on it before I decided it was broke in, I also tried not to run in one RPM band to much and also tried not to dog on it to much. I did have it up to all speeds during break in, because it was required to get around to work and home. I changed my oil at about 4700 miles, right before my maitnance required light came on( oil change light). I think everybody breaks their car in different, so do what you think is best and should be fine. IMO
Simple.
Drive the thing.
Make sure you run through all RPMs, so yes that does include spirited driving.
No hard braking.
Speed is somewhat irrelevant. The engine has no clue if it is going 250 or 3. It just spins. Just change up your RPMs. So go as fast as you want, but not at the same speed for too long.
Drive the thing.
Make sure you run through all RPMs, so yes that does include spirited driving.
No hard braking.
Speed is somewhat irrelevant. The engine has no clue if it is going 250 or 3. It just spins. Just change up your RPMs. So go as fast as you want, but not at the same speed for too long.
Just drive it. I wouldn't set out on a transcontinental road trip until it has several hundred miles.
It's smart to pay better than usual attention to the fluid levels in a new vehicle, and to watch for any signs of leaks... maybe take it in for its first free oilchange early...
In the old days, there were lots of metal shavings and casting sand left in the blocks, and the clearancing of parts not nearly as good as it is today, particularly with excellent Japanese QC. And the oil filters weren't nearly as good, either, so breaking in gently and changing the oil after the fiirst few hundred miles was a good idea.
It's smart to pay better than usual attention to the fluid levels in a new vehicle, and to watch for any signs of leaks... maybe take it in for its first free oilchange early...
In the old days, there were lots of metal shavings and casting sand left in the blocks, and the clearancing of parts not nearly as good as it is today, particularly with excellent Japanese QC. And the oil filters weren't nearly as good, either, so breaking in gently and changing the oil after the fiirst few hundred miles was a good idea.
Thanks for all of the information guys!
also, I just found this other topic: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1574
also, I just found this other topic: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1574
I'll tell you what I did. drive it soft for the first day we bought it. second day started having fun racing around burning tires. 500miles slapped the nitrous system on it. 5000miles first oil change. problems? none
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Originally Posted by IICEman
I'll tell you what I did. drive it soft for the first day we bought it. second day started having fun racing around burning tires. 500miles slapped the nitrous system on it. 5000miles first oil change. problems? none
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