How To Break In Your New Car

Step 1: Read The Owner's Manual

The break in period is listed in the owner's manual.

Step 2: Variety is the Spice Of Life

Vary your gears and speed. Mix up your commute. Driving across the country is NOT the ideal way to break in a new vehicle.

Step 3: Take It Easy

Don't push your vehicle hard. Keep the revs out of the red. Stay at 1/4 throttle for the first three - five thousand miles.

Resist "flooring" the gas pedal until you've gone ten thousand miles if possible. By driving your car under varying road conditions, speed and load, you will get the reliability, safety and performance your car was meant to deliver. Happy trails.