Re: New engine break-in etiquette

["Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@core.com>]

>  3) "Drive the motor gently, low revs, smooth easy shifts, no WOT ever
>  until 2,000 miles".  >>

  this is what vw recommends (or did in '86). from the owners manual:

"The internal friction on a new engine is high. It will diminish
gradually as all moving parts adjust to each other. You can contribute
to extending the service life and economy of your engine and observing
the following pre-cautions.

- Full throttle should be avoided.
- The maximum permissible engine speed is 4200 rpm.

     Manual Transmission

Gear	up to 600 miles / 1000 km
  1	    20mph	   30kmh	
  2 	    30mph	   55kmh
  3	    50mph	   80kmh
  4	    65mph	  105kmh
  5	    75mph	  125kmh

- From 600 miles / 100 km to 900 miles / 1500 km the speed can be
gradually increased.

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