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Just hit my 5000 mile mark- finally broke it in!

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by BGGirl, Aug 16, 2012.

  1. BGGirl

    BGGirl Member

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    So the C just rolled over the 5000 mile threshold and although I really didn't believe people when they said that a car has a "break in" period.. I am really starting to believe it now. I have been noticing that my mpg's have been getting much better in the last couple hundred miles or so. I am sure it is also due to my getting better at driving it but couldn't it also be "breaking in?" Just wondered.

    Also had my 5000 mile check up with a clean bill of health! LOL
     
    #1 BGGirl, Aug 16, 2012
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  2. mremaximus

    mremaximus "I can't wait to start hammering people" Bubbles

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    Nice, my miles are adding up quick, I'll be there soon.
     
    #2 mremaximus, Aug 17, 2012
  3. Ryephile

    Ryephile The Technophile

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    5k miles, yea it's probably broken-in by now. In my experience, modern gasoline engines are usually broken-in between 1k-5k miles, depending on the engine. Since our ICE doesn't run as often or as hard as a normal power train, it takes more miles for our engine to break-in. 5k is probably closer to its typical fully broken-in mileage.
     
    #3 Ryephile, Aug 17, 2012
  4. TC400

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    Im almost at 4k I stopped in my dealer today about the upcoming 5k rollover and maintenance they said to bring it in when it happens no need to make an appt,
     
    #4 TC400, Aug 18, 2012
  5. SILVERCwSUN

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    3500 miles now....almost time to trade it in.....LOL! Just kidding...loving the C!
     
    #5 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 18, 2012
  6. BGGirl

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    Yep I didn't have to have an appointment, just drove it over there and pulled in. Was out of there 30 minutes later! :)
     
    #6 BGGirl, Aug 18, 2012
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    lol I thought for sure some type of APPT would be needed incase they were busy ya know. Oh well well see how it goes in about a month or so
     
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  8. BGGirl

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    I did call to set up an appointment and they just told me to bring it on in. Maybe it wouldn't always be like that.. I don't know.
     
    #8 BGGirl, Aug 20, 2012
  9. SILVERCwSUN

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    It's been my experience in owning Toyota's since 1989 that Saturday's are usually pretty busy. Week days as in Tues, wed, thurs in the mornings are slow. I am sure it depends on the dealership as well. Let us know how it goes?..:))
     
    #9 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 20, 2012
  10. rioe

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    Well I just did my 10k service and they made a appt for me on sat and I got an email confirmation as well.
    Everything was smooth and I got a free car wash as well. If you have an appointment it goes faster than if you didn’t.
     
    #10 rioe, Aug 20, 2012
  11. SILVERCwSUN

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    Great to hear your appt went so well. I personally don't ever do the free car washes. They can destroy your cars finish in one pass.
     
    #11 SILVERCwSUN, Aug 21, 2012
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