'Run-in' period for Accent CRDi

vravish · 16th March 2006, 18:02

Hi all,

I just recently got an Accent CRDi. During the delivery I was told by the sales guy that i should not exceed 80 KMPH for the first 10000 KMs to ensure that the engine gets 'Run-in' properly...
I thought that today's high-tech diesel engines like the Accent CRDi's do not need a long run-in period... I remember reading somewhere that around 1000 KM should be more than enough as these engines are very high-precision engineered and as such dont need a long run-in period...
What should be the right 'run-in' period for Accent CRDi? Any help in this regard is highly appreciated as i cant wait to take her past 100 KMPH and get that rush!

Thanks in advance,
Ravi

supremeBaleno · 16th March 2006, 18:10

what does the manual say ? Maruti mentions run-in information in the manuals of its cars. Could not find the same in the Santro manual of a friend.

DRC · 16th March 2006, 18:56

10000KMS !!!!
Are you sure (is it a typo), if not you will be chugging for about an year!!!

and

Why not owners manuals are not available in net as in for most electonics items

, At least you will have a search convenience if you can get in pdf format

z klasse · 16th March 2006, 19:27

I have an accent CRDi and you could cruise till the first service which is around 1200 ~ 1500 kms by not revving really high but high speed at around 2000~2500 rpm is good.. The first 500 kms try and do stop go traffic.. After that you could do basic cruising till the first service then after that you could push it harder.. But not 10000kms.. No ways.. That is too high..

supremeBaleno · 16th March 2006, 20:18

Maruti has the manuals on the Net. Don't know about others.

kb100 · 17th March 2006, 01:20

I took delivery of my CRDI from Cochin and immediately drove to Bangalore with it! I drove it moderately hard - never redlined it till the first service.. But used to shift only after I hit 3000 rpm in any gear.. It is now three years old - and not one problem!

This topic has been extensively debated - that too in teh recent past - suggest you search this forum

End of the day I guess everyone end up following his/her own path of least resistance (.. read fear!) - Elementary Physics I suppose!

coloneljasi · 17th March 2006, 01:44

Run-ins are not officially quoted by most manufacturers anymore.Most modern cars are already set and can just be driven normally right out of the showroom.Ofcourse,if your manufacturer recommends a certain period,it is best followed.Hyundai does not.
However,it would be prudent to take it easy for the first 1000kms.Now 'easy' does not mean 80kph top speeds and 2000 rev limits.Just don't rev the engine too high and do not test the car's top speed till it does 1000-1500kms,that's all.And that's my personal advice,not Hyundai's.

16th March 2006, 18:02	#1
vravish Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	'Run-in' period for Accent CRDi Hi all, I just recently got an Accent CRDi. During the delivery I was told by the sales guy that i should not exceed 80 KMPH for the first 10000 KMs to ensure that the engine gets 'Run-in' properly... I thought that today's high-tech diesel engines like the Accent CRDi's do not need a long run-in period... I remember reading somewhere that around 1000 KM should be more than enough as these engines are very high-precision engineered and as such dont need a long run-in period... What should be the right 'run-in' period for Accent CRDi? Any help in this regard is highly appreciated as i cant wait to take her past 100 KMPH and get that rush! Thanks in advance, Ravi
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16th March 2006, 18:10	#2
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	what does the manual say ? Maruti mentions run-in information in the manuals of its cars. Could not find the same in the Santro manual of a friend.
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16th March 2006, 18:56	#3
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cockpit Posts: 911 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	10000KMS !!!! Are you sure (is it a typo), if not you will be chugging for about an year!!! and Why not owners manuals are not available in net as in for most electonics items , At least you will have a search convenience if you can get in pdf format
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16th March 2006, 19:27	#4
z klasse BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 351 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	I have an accent CRDi and you could cruise till the first service which is around 1200 ~ 1500 kms by not revving really high but high speed at around 2000~2500 rpm is good.. The first 500 kms try and do stop go traffic.. After that you could do basic cruising till the first service then after that you could push it harder.. But not 10000kms.. No ways.. That is too high..
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16th March 2006, 20:18	#5
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	Maruti has the manuals on the Net. Don't know about others.
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17th March 2006, 01:20	#6
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	I took delivery of my CRDI from Cochin and immediately drove to Bangalore with it! I drove it moderately hard - never redlined it till the first service.. But used to shift only after I hit 3000 rpm in any gear.. It is now three years old - and not one problem! This topic has been extensively debated - that too in teh recent past - suggest you search this forum End of the day I guess everyone end up following his/her own path of least resistance (.. read fear!) - Elementary Physics I suppose! Last edited by kb100 : 17th March 2006 at 01:21.
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17th March 2006, 01:44	#7
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 251 Times View My Garage	Run-ins are not officially quoted by most manufacturers anymore.Most modern cars are already set and can just be driven normally right out of the showroom.Ofcourse,if your manufacturer recommends a certain period,it is best followed.Hyundai does not. However,it would be prudent to take it easy for the first 1000kms.Now 'easy' does not mean 80kph top speeds and 2000 rev limits.Just don't rev the engine too high and do not test the car's top speed till it does 1000-1500kms,that's all.And that's my personal advice,not Hyundai's. Last edited by coloneljasi : 17th March 2006 at 01:46.
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