GTT
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marx92x said:I'm aware of the two camps re: breakin technique.
But I don't recall reading that there was NO break-in period needed for the MKV GTI. Infact, I remember reading in that NY phonebook of an owners manual that there IS a break-in period.
Well, there is a "reccomendation" to not do full throttle starts and keep under max speed limit of the car. But, that's more for safety reasons as one should want to get familiar with a car first before going flat out. Also, the engine is broken in at the factory just like every other manufacturer does. The suggestions for "break-in" are more for the customer to become familiar with the vehicle and to help break in the other things on the car such as the;
transmission, brakes, tires, wheel bearings, other moving parts attached to engine like;
power steering pumps (if installed), AC compressors, alternators, etc...
So, it's really more a safe and smart thing to keep things cool until the WHOLE car has settled in. Of big consideration are the brakes and tires, which do need some run in time before being pushed.
TT