Question:
We all know that when you purchase a new car you have to take it slowly and run the engine in, for approx 500 miles! Does this apply to a new police car or would it get done before going out on the road? Can you imagine a police chase with them doing 30 mph!!
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Squeaky noise coming from what seems to be left tire area?
lol good one, I'm afraid that the run in myth is no more.with engineering advancement leading to more precise fitment of parts, running in isn't really necessary anymore.
don't tell the local plod though
He is wrong there is still a break in period for any new car just check your manual, ...I make engines for a living.
like the police would worry about thrashing a new car that they haven`t had to pay for out of their own pockets ! As previous respondent says, modern cars don't need the extensive "running in" that the old ones used to. Just a little care not to hammer them at first. The usual advice is to let the motor rev freely without putting to much load on it, ie, don't try driving up steep hills in the highest gear, with the engine trying to jump off its mountings !
Why will i waste you in a race?
The big 3 automakers all have their "FLEET" programs. These cars get built like all their others, but when they are being shipped out for fleet use, as in Police Cars, Ambulances, Rental cars, etc, there are employees at each factory whose entire job is to drive cars all day, putting about 150 miles on them. some more, some less. This, coupled with the running around a new cop car has to go thru before it even hits the streets ( transport from the dealer to the township, go to get decals, lights, etc.,) gives it sufficient break-in. This was my father's job at GM the last few years he worked there.Turbo or supercharger on a 03 g35.?
You don,t have to run new in cars now that went out years ago ,More Questions & Answers ...
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