1. accelerate lightly and smoothly, avoiding jerk ( the 4th derivative of position, BTW).
2. Shift between gears to vary engine rpm
3. Keep the rpms low initially (< 4k), and over time slowly raise them
4. be particularly careful until the motor has wormed up. Warm up does three things:
4a) eliminates rich condition of clold start
4b) allows the oil to warm andb circulate freely
4c) allows the parts to expand and fit together as intended (correct, they don't fit when cold, pistons are not even round when cold)
Variety is key - allerate a little, coast or brake a little. Shift between 5th and 6th. Maybe deviate from the highway and play on a back road.
Light acceleration is good ( and necessary to change rpms), but do it *smoothly*. If possible i really WOULD try to find an alternative for part of the drive - there must be back roads and access roads that you can use. Hey, is it terrible to have to drive a new Boxster a little extra. Exactly.
Every car i bought new and broke in myself has been perfect. Every car i bought used, not so much....
Grant
Grant
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