break in via 900 miles on highway

akbjr · 01-30-2023, 09:55 PM

I am collecting my car mid country and driving home 900 miles. If I vary the speed here and there and shift gears etc while following break in rules the majority of the drive will still be 75 mph in 6th gear. Any issues that this could present to the break in period? Any long term problems?

Thanks

Forzanerazzurri · 01-30-2023, 09:56 PM

It's not ideal

jummo · 01-30-2023, 10:11 PM

Make it a road trip instead. Take State Highways to interesting places. See sights and places you haven't been to or thought of going to.
Take three days instead of two and get to know your new car.
This is an opportunity.

akbjr · 01-30-2023, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jummo

Make it a road trip instead. Take State Highways to interesting places. See sights and places you haven't been to or thought of going to.
Take three days instead of two and get to know your new car.
This is an opportunity.

Nice idea, thanks

Ninetres · 01-30-2023, 10:49 PM

If you have to drive on the highway, don't use CC the entire time, and try to vary your speed a bit, engine load, gear choice etc.

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