Proper run in for new 16V engine?

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Proper run in for new 16V engine?

06-27-2001, 01:11 PM

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Follow procedure for breaking in new car. Light weight oil, maybe 5W-30 for 500mi. Allow time for warm-ups before driving. Accelerate & decelerate frequently. NO wide open throttle for the first 25 to 50 miles.

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