Engine Break in [Archive]

Cobthaich

08-01-2006, 04:26 PM

Hi all,

I just purchased a Mazda 3 and was wondering if there was a proper method to break in theengine or if this needs to be done at all. The sales person said that they are already broken in during assembly. Is this true or is there something i should do to make sure its properly done. Cheers.

Cobthaich

MAZDA Kitten

08-01-2006, 04:27 PM

GIVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

or try the search

cyberscorpi0

08-01-2006, 05:35 PM

Congrats and Welcome to the forum.

In my case; 1 month after I bought the car, I went/drove it to Niagara Falls. I don\'t know if that\'s considered as Breaking - In. :)

James_N

08-01-2006, 06:47 PM

when i first bought my mazda 3, my mechanic said the best way to break in a new engine was to let it idle for 30mins, turn it off, then idle again for 30mins. hope that helps.

justin

08-01-2006, 08:15 PM

I babied the car for the first 1000 kms, after that... I started to give \'er.

Cobthaich

08-01-2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I guess Ill giverrrrrrr:) Cheers all.

majic

08-02-2006, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by Cobthaich

Hi all,

I just purchased a Mazda 3 and was wondering if there was a proper method to break in theengine or if this needs to be done at all. The sales person said that they are already broken in during assembly. Is this true or is there something i should do to make sure its properly done. Cheers.

Cobthaich

next time search (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=71#979)

Skarbro

08-02-2006, 08:09 AM

Doesn\'t anyone ever read the manual?

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don\'t race the engine.
- Don\'t maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
- Don\'t drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.

FLIPDADY

08-02-2006, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Skarbro

Doesn\'t anyone ever read the manual?

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don\'t race the engine.
- Don\'t maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
- Don\'t drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
Nope!:p

Cobthaich

08-02-2006, 08:51 AM

Thanks guys. Actually havent even picked up the car yet, still waiting so dont have the manual. Cheers all.