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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Philip James on 03 March 2012, 21:35
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If I decide (stupidly?) to buy a new gti from the stealers, does it need to be run in like cars used to be? Sorry if this seems like a dim question!
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they tell u 500 miles i think but its under warranty if its new :grin:
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I always run my new car's in dont go over 70mph and dont rag it or you may get problems later ?? :wink:
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I haven't ran my car in at all. I started to give it the full beans after about 60-70 miles. Of course, I closely watch the oil temp as long as it's 90+ then I go for it. I did the same with my A3 and had no problems in 3 years. It's not the engine which need running in these days, it's components like the brakes, tyres etc which won't perform optimally for a while. Your car will probably have been red lined from the factory anyway when it was tested so it's not a problem :laugh: as long as it's warm!
Bring on the remap on 26th March!!!
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Cheers guys. I will probably go for a 2nd hand mk5 tbh, so no running in needed! As far as I can see the mk6 ain't much different from the 5.
Of course the mk7 isn't too far off....maybe I'll hold out til then!
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As far as I can see the mk6 ain't much different from the 5.
Until you sit inside it. The interior quality is miles ahead of the 5.
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As far as I can see the mk6 ain't much different from the 5.
Until you sit inside it. The interior quality is miles ahead of the 5.
2nd that....I love the inside of mine, watch a DVD in there yesterday and the quality was excellent!!
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Thrash it from day one!, (thrash, not abuse) just ensure its warmed up first, it will absolutely fine.
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VW "thrash" the engines on the test bay after they build them anyways. Breaking in is more an older day thing when piston rings had to be bedded in etc but nowadays we have such finer tolerances in engineering it should be fine to drive it as you wish from the word go! :evil:
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Would love to know how many people comenting keep there cars for long periods, have a engineering design background or are qualified to be able to be so definite about there answer.
Just because a forum or internet 'expert' or some mechanic or tech says something does not make it 100% accurate in all cases.
Anyway to answer the question its in the manual.
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Salesman told me to take my time running it in but reguardless i take it easy anyhow even though i don't keep my cars long, i guess im just old skool.
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I follwed the running in period for the GTI and it still had no end of problems. Always waited for it to be warm before thrashing it.
The r32 on the other hand was always thrashed from new and usually cold, very cold as I used to do early mornings and was nearly always late. :lipsrsealed: issues... none
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Would love to know how many people comenting keep there cars for long periods, have a engineering design background or are qualified to be able to be so definite about there answer.
Just because a forum or internet 'expert' or some mechanic or tech says something does not make it 100% accurate in all cases.
Anyway to answer the question its in the manual.
Anyone got their manual handy? My GTI not arrived yet - be good to know how many Sunday Morning running in sessions i need to plan... :laugh:
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Just to throw this into the mix, I'm sure I've read our American "freinds" claim the best way is to thrash it from the start as apparently it opens the engine up, I'm sure I read that on this forum
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A thrashed engine from new always makes mre power than a slowly run in engine
All my race bike are run in by letting the engine get hot then switch off and repeat and then run in on the dyno. I've never had an engine fail and they live at 10000-16500rpm
When I run a car in I just drive how I normally would but bear in mind brakes clutch and tyres will be poor for first few miles.
Tolerances are so good now engines don't need running in. If they did you would need an oil change before 2 years like some manufacturers service intervals demand.
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^^^^ i don't see any harm in given them a bit of welly from new its just personal choice but i bet your motorbike race engine is not expected to do 100k miles plus :smiley:
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I have never run anything in just driven normally but I always warm the car/bike up before going beyond 50% revs. However I am carefull with brakes and clutches and not hard on tyres (cornering) until its done 100 miles +. Also never had any problems with the engine on the Golf GTI's I have had (6 in total and 3 from new). Dealer says the same, but personal choice so I wouldnt worry about it.
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I have never run anything in just driven normally but I always warm the car/bike up before going beyond 50% revs. However I am carefull with brakes and clutches and not hard on tyres (cornering) until its done 100 miles +. Also never had any problems with the engine on the Golf GTI's I have had (6 in total and 3 from new). Dealer says the same, but personal choice so I wouldnt worry about it.
Glad to hear this as I was tempted to run it in 'nicely' ... but my right foot got the better of me!
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
I thought the game was to get the needle to bounce off the red line!! ..... no? :undecided:
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
I thought the game was to get the needle to bounce off the red line!! ..... no? :undecided:
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
I thought the game was to get the needle to bounce off the red line!! ..... no? :undecided:
Most annoying thing about DSG, Even in manual mode it wont let you do this, just upshifts
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
I thought the game was to get the needle to bounce off the red line!! ..... no? :undecided:
Most annoying thing about DSG, Even in manual mode it wont let you do this, just upshifts
I am guessing to protect your turbo, red lining is bad :grin:
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I think as long as you are not red lining constantly you will be fine :grin:
I thought the game was to get the needle to bounce off the red line!! ..... no? :undecided:
Most annoying thing about DSG, Even in manual mode it wont let you do this, just upshifts
I don't see how that is annoying, bouncing off the redline doesn't do anything part from push stress in the engine, the power has tailed off by then and you'll be going slower so what's the point?
Jim
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I don't see how that is annoying, bouncing off the redline doesn't do anything part from push stress in the engine, the power has tailed off by then and you'll be going slower so what's the point?
No point at all in your own car, but a must in hire/courtesy cars, along with perfecting your clutchless gear changes.
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I don't see how that is annoying, bouncing off the redline doesn't do anything part from push stress in the engine, the power has tailed off by then and you'll be going slower so what's the point?
No point at all in your own car, but a must in hire/courtesy cars, along with perfecting your clutchless gear changes.
Haha YES, I get a lot of hire cars and I always attempt to perfect my clutchless gear changes. :grin: