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Old Yesterday, 03:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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When is an engine fully run in? As in max power/economy?

I know the break in period for most engines is around 1000 km or 600 miles, but IIRC it takes a bit more mileage than that before the engine is at it best.
At it's most optimal power or economy, depending on your foot.

I see that in Canada cars are 'run in' for 6000 km before fuel economy testing..?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_e...in_automobiles

"I’ve been told by factory trained technicians to not expect advertised specifications until at least 10,000-15,000 miles"
https://www.reddit.com/r/askcarguys/...umulate_miles/

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New tires at 500 miles, so :shrug:

Is that when the boron additive goes in?
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Anecdotally, Insights seem to do their best after at least 50,000 miles. 1-2% differences are easier to see in them when they're getting the better part of 100mpg.
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Anecdotally, Insights seem to do their best after at least 50,000 miles. 1-2% differences are easier to see in them when they're getting the better part of 100mpg.
Thx Echy

Wow! At least 50 000 miles is way more than I expected!
What's your regimen for oils and filters?
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New tires at 500 miles, so :shrug:

Is that when the boron additive goes in?

Let's keep this thread Boron free shall we freebeard. You know what will happen otherwise.

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