Running in?

[Philip James]

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!

[barrym381]

they tell u 500 miles i think but its under warranty if its new 

[Steve30]

I always run my new car's in dont go over 70mph and dont rag it or you may get problems later ??

[ScottA]

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  as long as it's warm!

Bring on the remap on 26th March!!!

[Philip James]

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!

[dubber36]

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.

[Mr GTD]

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!!

[dustybones]

Thrash it from day one!, (thrash, not abuse)  just ensure its warmed up first, it will absolutely fine.

[KennyGTI]

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! 

[Snoopy]

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.