Quote:
Originally Posted by grvanand  Me touched 160 in Palio on its second day of purchase and as far as I remember it has been driven in an enthusiastic way throughout. I was of the opinion that cars dont require run in like in the bikes and also the car manual did not specify any run in period. Am I right in this perception or not? Also what is the actual benifit of running in your cars? |
Well, I was used to buying second hand cars and modifying it but Palio was my first new CAR.
When I asked the dealer the question on run in, the dealer told me that all FIAT engines are tested and the run in period is done for the engines.
He also told me that these are not bike engines and no run in is required.
But, his suggestion was not to rip the car to the T, till the first service atleast.
My take, enjoy the car but ensure that it is driven gracefully (Gradual accelaration and decelaration, No riding the clutch, Brake soft and Pedal soft) for the first 1000 KMS and then once the car becomes your second skin....it really does nt matter.... YOU WOULD KNOW what needs to be done.