Why is it said not to drive fast before 1000km?

v.tec · 4th April 2006, 19:49

I've always wanted to know this.....in all user manual's its written that one should not drive their car above 80kmph or something until the 1st 1000km..nor should they do high rev gear changes..but WHY? what's so special in the first 1000km? isnt 10km enough lol...

normally_crazy · 4th April 2006, 20:00

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4th April 2006, 19:49	#1
v.tec BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 251 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Why is it said not to drive fast before 1000km? I've always wanted to know this.....in all user manual's its written that one should not drive their car above 80kmph or something until the 1st 1000km..nor should they do high rev gear changes..but WHY? what's so special in the first 1000km? isnt 10km enough lol...
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4th April 2006, 20:00	#2
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