MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk7 R and GTI => MK7 How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Horatio on June 25, 2015, 09:46:22 pm

Title: Engine running in...
Post by: Horatio on June 25, 2015, 09:46:22 pm

 :driver:
Whats people thoughts....hard or soft? Seems to be a can of worms.

Title: Re: Engine running in...
Post by: dansmith180 on June 26, 2015, 01:04:01 pm

I've always thought you were supposed to drive it carefully (not above 3000ish rpm) for the first 1000 miles, then do an oil change and use it properly from then on. A customer who came in with a brand new 991 GT3 said he wasn't supposed to go above 5000rpm for the first 2000 miles.

Title: Re: Engine running in...
Post by: rich83 on June 26, 2015, 02:49:39 pm

Once warm. Full boost keep revs below 4K for a bit. Then twat it. Engine running in isn't that critical.... IMO

Title: Re: Engine running in...
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on June 28, 2015, 01:02:24 pm

From what I've read on R forum, most people just thrash it from day one (once oil is warm). Everyone following this rule has had little to no oil consumed  :happy2:

Title: Re: Engine running in...
Post by: GTIEagles on July 23, 2015, 02:55:39 pm

I too have heard this method is best for reducing long term oil consumption. It helps settle the piston rings into the cylinder wall.