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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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breaking in a new rs
i did a search...and came up with nothing..so can someone suggest do's and dont for breakin in a new 2.5 rs?
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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Don't shift @ redline! I bought a 2001 RS from the dealer and was stupid enough to let my neighbor drive it. He instantly thought it was a race car and well, now I can hear some knocking and pinging. I moved shortly after.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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yea..dont worry i wasnt gonna....im just wondering if its the same as every other engine....like..dont stay at a constant speed for a prolonged period of time...try and vary the revs a lot to work in the rings..etc..
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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no offense dude but...RTFM

it says <4k rpm for 1k miles; vary speeds and dont brake hard
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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dont own the car yet, otherwise i would.

im assuming rtfm = read the #%%$ manual?
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by cbk88
dont own the car yet, otherwise i would.

im assuming rtfm = read the #%%$ manual?
yep ok my b though, but i more or less detailed the break in period
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