break-in suggestions

9across · 07-29-2006, 12:29 PM

[font=Times New Roman]I'm getting my <new> Prius in a
week or so and was wondering about recommendations while breaking in the new
car.

Also, I'm undecided about getting an extended warranty, and am leaning
towards it. My thinking in I'm getting a Toyota in part for it's
reliability, yet the Prius is new technology and if anything does happen it
will be expensive to have it worked on. I will be driving a lot of miles,
almost 30,000 in the last 12 months, so I will blow through the original
warranty in a little over a year.

I'm looking forward to getting my Prius!

richard schumacher · 07-29-2006, 01:32 PM

Break-in. To paraphrase the owner's manual: in the first 600 miles don't slam on the brakes, don't stomp on the gas, and avoid "excessive speed". A cautious guess is that "excessive speed" is more than 60 MPH. Nothing else is needed because, unlike old-style transmissions, Prius engine RPMs are not directly related to the car's speed.

Extended warranty. The current model Prius will be three years old by the time you get yours, so three year's worth of bugs have already been found and fixed. Extended warranties are priced to make a profit for the seller, not the buyer. If instead you keep the price of the warranty in the bank you will come out ahead. If you must have one you can buy it any time while your original warranty is still in effect, in other words, don't be pressured into buying it when you pick up the car. Any dealer can sell you one, even online, and often at a significant discount.

Take a delivery inspection checklist with you: http://www.vfaq.net/docs/pickup_checklist.html

tnthub · 07-29-2006, 04:03 PM

Vary the rpms of the gas engine as much as possible during the first 500-1000 miles. This will develop a smooth powerband and provide longer life for the engine. I know this is contrary to best gas mileage practice but it does work and will increase the performance, efficiency, and longevity of the engine. Otherwise avoid stomping on it and hard braking as much as possible.

07-29-2006, 01:32 PM	#2
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,508 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Break-in. To paraphrase the owner's manual: in the first 600 miles don't slam on the brakes, don't stomp on the gas, and avoid "excessive speed". A cautious guess is that "excessive speed" is more than 60 MPH. Nothing else is needed because, unlike old-style transmissions, Prius engine RPMs are not directly related to the car's speed. Extended warranty. The current model Prius will be three years old by the time you get yours, so three year's worth of bugs have already been found and fixed. Extended warranties are priced to make a profit for the seller, not the buyer. If instead you keep the price of the warranty in the bank you will come out ahead. If you must have one you can buy it any time while your original warranty is still in effect, in other words, don't be pressured into buying it when you pick up the car. Any dealer can sell you one, even online, and often at a significant discount. Take a delivery inspection checklist with you: http://www.vfaq.net/docs/pickup_checklist.html __________________ Copyright (C) 2009. All rights reserved.

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07-29-2006, 12:29 PM	#1
9across Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	[font=Times New Roman]I'm getting my <new> Prius in a week or so and was wondering about recommendations while breaking in the new car. Also, I'm undecided about getting an extended warranty, and am leaning towards it. My thinking in I'm getting a Toyota in part for it's reliability, yet the Prius is new technology and if anything does happen it will be expensive to have it worked on. I will be driving a lot of miles, almost 30,000 in the last 12 months, so I will blow through the original warranty in a little over a year. I'm looking forward to getting my Prius!

07-29-2006, 04:03 PM	#3
tnthub Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 463 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Vary the rpms of the gas engine as much as possible during the first 500-1000 miles. This will develop a smooth powerband and provide longer life for the engine. I know this is contrary to best gas mileage practice but it does work and will increase the performance, efficiency, and longevity of the engine. Otherwise avoid stomping on it and hard braking as much as possible.