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Breaking in Question

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by jec, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. jec

    jec New Member

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    I couldn't find this answer when searched and don't know where to ask, so please don't hurt a newb here.

    I was reading the manual found online for my soon to be Prius 10 and was wondering if someone could clarify this entry:

    "To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe.
    For the first 200 miles,
    avoid sudden stops

    For the first 600 miles,
    do not drive at extremely high speeds,
    avoid sudden acceleration
    do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods of time."

    So ok, the sudden stops no prob--I hope never to have to do that. But 600 miles--
    What is extremely high speeds?
    What is sudden acceleration (as in a little lead foot to pass--which I also try to avoid)?
    What is exteded periods of time?

    I have a 35 minute freeway commute twice a day which I normally set the cruse control around 78 and just roll. Should I not do this? Am I going to have to let my husband drive my new car in this break in period??? (No Way) TIA
     
    #1 jec, Jul 5, 2009
  2. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    A little acceleration as in passing is OK, may even be good. Dragster type starts, and flooring it to see if you can actually do 0-60 in 10.3 secs not good.

    78 mph a bit high. I would keep it to 65, which is legal where I live. (I know, you will get mowed down if you try that in some spots in California).

    Extended periods of time: 5 mins? 20 mins?
     
    #2 Doc Willie, Jul 7, 2009
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    morpheusx Professor Chaos

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    This is the same for all cars as the engine breaks in. It would be best to vary your speed a bit during break-in. But in all honesty as long as you aren't driving like a road rage maniac I wouldn't worry too much about it at all. And about the brakes, Sudden stops are still better then Sudden Collisions.
     
    #3 morpheusx, Jul 7, 2009
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Yep. Turn off the cruise control and drive the speed limit. C'mon, you can do it for 600 miles :_>
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Jul 7, 2009
  5. jec

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    My speed limit here is 75. Would be hard to go lower than that but I'll try!

    Thanks for your help!
     
    #5 jec, Jul 7, 2009
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