Not enough people think about how to take care of a new car when they buy one. If they don’t properly break it in then it won’t last as long as it was designed to last. So, you’ll need to study up on your particular car and follow these tips.
How to Take Care of a New Car
By breaking in your engine you’ll have a great running engine for a long, long time. Different makes of cars have different mileage limits for their break-in period, but generally it’ll be between 500-2000 miles. These tips will help you break it in nicely.
- Start your car and let it idle for 30 seconds before driving off. This properly lubricates your new engine before it has to work. This isn’t something an older car needs.
- Avoid heavy use of your clutch and brakes for the break-in period. So, going up and down those hills for hours every day in San Francisco should be postponed for a while.
- Keep the speed to under 65mph. Save topping off the speed limit with that extra 5mph until after your car is fully broken in.
- Keep the RPMs varied. So, it is better to drive in town where you’re constantly going slower and then faster. The freeway will usually keep you at a constant, steady speed and you’ll want to avoid this while your car is brand new.
- Don’t labor the engine. Shift early rather than letting those RPMs get really high.
- Change your oil early. This removes those tiny metal flakes your engine will make during your car’s first 1000 miles. Ask your mechanic about this, because some cars might have a special lubricant in the oil for the break in period. You’ll want to keep that lubricant as long as possible.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
Congratulations on your brand new car. Stop in anytime at A1 Performance Auto repair if you have any more questions on how to take care of a new car.
