Running in advice Mk 7.5 GTI 230 manual

[brettblade]

I was actually looking at the online manual for something yesterday and its now the first 1500km which converts to 932 miles!

One thing I've been told with new engines is to try and not labour the engine, so if you're going up an incline then maybe drop it down a gear instead of letting the revs bog down.  I think the other is no high revs/thrashing.

Like others have said the main thing is varied driving, although others sometimes prefer to thrash it from day one Italian style.

Years ago people used to do an oil and filter change after the first 1000 miles, does that still happen anymore?

I had mine changed at 3k miles, that was 2.5 months after collecting.

[Gnasher]

Picked up my new TR Mk 7.5 GTI 230 5dr manual today.  Can anyone confirm best running in advice pls?  I've never had a brand new car before and it feels very tight (still only 100 miles on the clock).  Is it a case of easy does it for first 1k miles then gradually extend (once engine fully warm obviously)?

There is advice in the manual.  Don't floor it and keep below 2/3 maximum revs for first 1000Km (620 miles) then can gradually increase.  Just drive it normally and keep it below 4400rpm for 600 or so miles.  I picked up my R yesterday and am trying to follow this.  The main thing is to have a varied driving pattern during the running in period so the whole drivetrain beds in under varying load conditions.  Check the oil level every week as a new motor can use a bit whilst running in.  Some "experts" recommend the Italian tune up method but I prefer to go with what the manufacturer recommends.

I followed this advice (not the italian tune up method lol) and I've yet to have had to top the oil up between services. Admittedly it's only got to 23k now but it's quiet and has never missed a beat.

[juggler]

Once it's up to operating temperature drive it as you would normally, don't worry about it.