break in /RE: VW 2.0T question

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

My procedure:
First 500 miles- go as easy as possible.
Next 500 miles: every 100 miles, increase acceptable RPM limit so that by
900 miles, redline is used occasionally.
At 1000 miles, change oil and filter.  Synthetic only from that point on
(if factory is dino, this is a change).

Of course, during break-in, vary RPM, no cruise control, etc.

And all normal things still apply- bring engine up to temp. slowly by
driving, etc.

Mark

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Pat <psdooley at verizon.net> wrote:

> "Easy when cold" applies to any engine at any mileage.
>
> But as far as break in goes, ask 5 people get 5 different answers.
> Some say go easy, others say go all out to seat the rings.
>
> Varying RPM is good.
>
> So what exactly do you guys do for break in?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> On
> Behalf Of Grant Lenahan
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:26 PM
> To: Tony Hoffman
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: VW 2.0T question
>
> Actually, its worked perfectly for me on all my new cars. They key is
> gradual pick up of load and rpms; vary rpms; easy when cold, etc. etc.
>
> break-in 101
>
> None of my cars use measurable oil between changes. All used factory
> Synthetic from new.
>
> Grant
> On Nov 28, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Tony Hoffman wrote:
>
> > The dealership will have records of every oil change done with them,
> hopefully all were.
> >
> > The battle is with VWOA. Improper break in is their recommendation.
> Synthetic oil from start, oil change at 5k, then every 10k after. That's
> improper break in IME, yet what they recommend.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net>
> wrote:
> > But a battle with whom?  Improper break-in is not AOA's problem.
> >
> > Grant
> >
> > On Nov 28, 2012, at 11:36 AM, Steve Meyer wrote:
> >
> > > Both bought their cars used and probably don't have full service
> history...unless there is a way to track it by VIN.
> > >
> > > Each are using at least 1qt every 800 miles.
> > >
> > > Sounds like they both have a battle on their hands! We all know how
> that
> goes!
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
>
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