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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Maniac" data-source="post: 538252" data-attributes="member: 20491">congrats to new owners matsheikh, ronnie, m3ngsta, willie!  now the addiction to driving will begin - you'll find excuses to travel the long way to/from work and for opportunities to feel the torque (uphill, windy roads, traffic lights...haha).on running in your engine - i'll add a few comments.1. be sure to have a HARD driving portion near the end of the gentle run in period, to give your engine block the "experience" and seal up the piston rings properly.  there's actually a school of thought where people recommend hard driving right from the start (see link).  I agree with the theory, but remember - there are other moving parts besides the engine too (transmission, suspension, etc) which need to be run in..so a gentle start is good.<a href="http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm</a><a href="http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?Breaking%20in%20a%20Diesel%20Engine" target="_blank">http://www.thedieselstop.com/contents/getitems.php3?Breaking in a Diesel Engine</a>2. recommend to change out your engine oils and filter right after the run in period (2k kms or so). just to flush out any bits and pieces that have worn in.3. all said and done, new engines these days are built to high tolerances, so compared to those from yesteryears, they are more forgiving when it comes to the running in program. so DON'T WORRY, take the time to observe a few steps, and enjoy the experience with your new car!once again, enjoy!</blockquote>

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