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Old 3rd May 2019, 06:51   #1
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when I was a teenager someone once said to me about running in an engine, run in fast, always fast. Is this a myth?
I was also told run an engine in gently.... handbooks used to say similar

Race engines, I think they get thrashed from day 1 which fits with run in fast, always fast but they have a short life


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Old 3rd May 2019, 06:57   #2
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when I was a teenager someone once said to me about running in an engine, run in fast, always fast. Is this a myth?
I was also told run an engine in gently.... handbooks used to say similar

Race engines, I think they get thrashed from day 1 which fits with run in fast, always fast but they have a short life


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Old 3rd May 2019, 07:43   #3
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It used to be, not to exceed 2000 rpm, always gentle acceleration and first oil + filter change at 500 miles.
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Old 3rd May 2019, 08:41   #4
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I remember the signs "Running in please pass" and the ones "Running out please push"!
My old dad used to shout "No mechanical sympathy"

when anything was being thrashed.
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Too many variables for a quick reply.
Maker--materials used--factory tolerances--etc, etc the list goes on and on.

Generally though take it easy for the first 1,000 miles or so if you want long life.

Those racing engines last only a few months.---
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but what about run in fast always fast, is it true or rubbish?

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Too many variables for a quick reply.
Maker--materials used--factory tolerances--etc, etc the list goes on and on.

Generally though take it easy for the first 1,000 miles or so if you want long life.

Those racing engines last only a few months.---

Agreed.


Also, change the engine oil after the first 1000 miles in order to remove the suspended particles resulting from the running in process.
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New engines 'run in' better using mineral based (non-synthetic) oils. If the plan is to lube an engine with fully synthetic oil, then only start using it after the 'running-in' period. I wonder how many brand new cars actually get 'run-in' these days?


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back in the 60's my dad bought a new Mini. Turquoise AWB 237 B (amazing how we remember these things innit ) And he had to run it in. He was told don't go above 50mph until it had done 500 miles. We happened to be on one of those new motorway roads at the time, on our holidays. As soon as the odometer reached 500 miles he put his foot down and sped up to 70 mph. I was so excited to be going so fast and just stared at the speedo.
I think the idea was to then take it to a garage to get the bolts checked to make sure none had vibrated loose. Can't remember that happening though.
He also had an Austin Cambridge at one stage (the type with the fins) I really liked that car.
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New engines 'run in' better using mineral based (non-synthetic) oils. If the plan is to lube an engine with fully synthetic oil, then only start using it after the 'running-in' period. I wonder how many brand new cars actually get 'run-in' these days?


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I agree with that also. I do this with all my engines - RC models, strimmers, lawnmowers....


Mineral oils allow the engine to bed in better whereas synthetics slow it down.
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