Long drive in a new car

evo8 · 29th December 2006, 14:55

Im getting the delivery of my swift tomorrow. I would like to go to chennai from Bangalore in my new car. Will there any problems/issues also any driving limitations i should take care of,while taking a brand new car on the highway.

Please advice me on this.

29th December 2006, 15:25

Please see this thread in this forum: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ong-drive.html

Follow manfucturers limit for speed limits for initial warm-up (run-in) period.

akroy · 29th December 2006, 15:38

Read the manual and act exactly what is mentioned there....i think it should be mentioned of not taking to speed to certain level or certain rpm...do accordingly...

Take some care now, atleast the initial 2000km remaining kms are yours....do what you like!!
Abhi

iraghava · 29th December 2006, 15:52

I would recommend running in the car first & getting the first service over with before taking her out on a long drive. Congratulations on your new car too!!

2L8uLoose · 29th December 2006, 16:00

Don't agree with you @Irag.
Got delivery of my Skoda at 12 pm.. left for a 1200 km trip at 1230... there's absolutely NO ISSUES about taking a new car on a trip the moment you get it.. might I add that there's nothing more fun either.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
You need to take it easy.. you cant drive like a loonie from the get go.
Cheers and enjoy your new car.

iraghava · 29th December 2006, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2L8uLoose

You need to take it easy.. you cant drive like a loonie from the get go.

Exactly, I prefer to run-in the car properly before going on a long trip & going berserk. I didn't mean that it could have issues that needed to be sorted out.

rks · 29th December 2006, 16:51

There are many theories about running in a new car as can be seen from a Google search. I think it is best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations closely. Personally, I tend to agree with iraghava. I would prefer to run in the car in the city till first free service/oil change. I vaguely remember something to the effect that the car has to be run in at a variable speed/rpm and not revved too hard for the first 1000 kms or so. The city offers that naturally (although you probably cannot get enough running in at 5th gear in a city like Pune).

GTO · 29th December 2006, 16:54

Travelling at the same speed, consistently, may not be the best thing for a brand new engine. Its ideal to keep varying the engine rpms.

Thats why I wouldnt recommend taking her straight out on the highway.

Also, check out the Team-BHP Guide on running in your car!

esteem_lover · 29th December 2006, 17:39

Congrats on the new car. dont worry too much. chennai-blr is hardly 4hrs away, please go ahead & enjoy your drive. cheers

hrag · 29th December 2006, 17:47

Congratulations on your new car!

There is enough traffic on our highways, especially the Chennai - Bangalore NH4 to vary your car and engine speeds. Please take the Chittoor route - this will be a very good run-in for your new car.

Just one question - will this be your first highway drive?

Try and upshift at the maximum speed for each gear as specified in the manual for the running-in period and also try to keep varying the speeds on the plains.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 29th December 2006, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2L8uLoose

Don't agree with you @Irag.
Got delivery of my Skoda at 12 pm.. left for a 1200 km trip at 1230... there's absolutely NO ISSUES about taking a new car on a trip the moment you get it.. might I add that there's nothing more fun either.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
You need to take it easy.. you cant drive like a loonie from the get go.
Cheers and enjoy your new car.

Also, dont stick to a constant speed... Vary the speed, and change through the gears, when possible...

evo8 · 29th December 2006, 19:49

Thanks for all the advice.

I will be mostly taking the chitoor road, thats my fav road. I drive down that road almost every month and the best time i have clocked is 3 hrs and 15 mins from KR puram in Bangalore till kathiparai in chennai(Iam fast driver no a rash one).

was a bit worried becuase this is the first time driving a brand new car on the highway and knowing my style , i have to hold a lot and control my driving.

2L8uLoose · 29th December 2006, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Exactly, I prefer to run-in the car properly before going on a long trip & going berserk. I didn't mean that it could have issues that needed to be sorted out.

Exercising some sort of control in a car.. be it new or old IS a good thing to do.. and taking a new car on a long journey almost immediately is a good way of learning to do so... if you screw up.. its going to come and bite you in the posterior for the remainder of the time you have the vehicle.
Cheers.

Subbu · 29th December 2006, 22:54

Just remember... each and every component of your vehicle is brand new. Hence requires to be handled the right way. Keep the RPM and Speed within control. Do not try to break your speed record of 3 hrs 15 minutes. Work your engine through all the gears and keep everything in moderation.

arunnn · 31st October 2007, 16:08

Hi,

I am getting my new car (UVA) in a day.

Is it advisable to go for a long trip (around 600-700 km total) in a new car. Or would it be better after the first service (1000km)

Mod: I don't know whether its the right forum to post this question. If not pls move to suitable place,

Thanks & Best Regards,
Arun

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29th December 2006, 14:55	#1
evo8 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 54 Thanked: 9 Times	Long drive in a new car Im getting the delivery of my swift tomorrow. I would like to go to chennai from Bangalore in my new car. Will there any problems/issues also any driving limitations i should take care of,while taking a brand new car on the highway. Please advice me on this.
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29th December 2006, 15:25	#2
Suryam Posts: n/a	Please see this thread in this forum: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ong-drive.html Follow manfucturers limit for speed limits for initial warm-up (run-in) period.
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29th December 2006, 15:38	#3
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Read the manual and act exactly what is mentioned there....i think it should be mentioned of not taking to speed to certain level or certain rpm...do accordingly... Take some care now, atleast the initial 2000km remaining kms are yours....do what you like!! Abhi
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29th December 2006, 15:52	#4
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	I would recommend running in the car first & getting the first service over with before taking her out on a long drive. Congratulations on your new car too!! Last edited by iraghava : 29th December 2006 at 15:58.
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29th December 2006, 16:00	#5
2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 627 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Don't agree with you @Irag. Got delivery of my Skoda at 12 pm.. left for a 1200 km trip at 1230... there's absolutely NO ISSUES about taking a new car on a trip the moment you get it.. might I add that there's nothing more fun either. BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT You need to take it easy.. you cant drive like a loonie from the get go. Cheers and enjoy your new car.
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29th December 2006, 16:51	#7
rks BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,237 Thanked: 19 Times	There are many theories about running in a new car as can be seen from a Google search. I think it is best to follow the manufacturer's recommendations closely. Personally, I tend to agree with iraghava. I would prefer to run in the car in the city till first free service/oil change. I vaguely remember something to the effect that the car has to be run in at a variable speed/rpm and not revved too hard for the first 1000 kms or so. The city offers that naturally (although you probably cannot get enough running in at 5th gear in a city like Pune).
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29th December 2006, 16:54	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,814 Thanked: 321,237 Times View My Garage	Travelling at the same speed, consistently, may not be the best thing for a brand new engine. Its ideal to keep varying the engine rpms. Thats why I wouldnt recommend taking her straight out on the highway. Also, check out the Team-BHP Guide on running in your car! Last edited by GTO : 29th December 2006 at 17:05.
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29th December 2006, 17:39	#9
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the new car. dont worry too much. chennai-blr is hardly 4hrs away, please go ahead & enjoy your drive. cheers
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29th December 2006, 17:47	#10
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	Congratulations on your new car! There is enough traffic on our highways, especially the Chennai - Bangalore NH4 to vary your car and engine speeds. Please take the Chittoor route - this will be a very good run-in for your new car. Just one question - will this be your first highway drive? Try and upshift at the maximum speed for each gear as specified in the manual for the running-in period and also try to keep varying the speeds on the plains.
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29th December 2006, 19:49	#12
evo8 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 54 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks for all the advice. I will be mostly taking the chitoor road, thats my fav road. I drive down that road almost every month and the best time i have clocked is 3 hrs and 15 mins from KR puram in Bangalore till kathiparai in chennai(Iam fast driver no a rash one). was a bit worried becuase this is the first time driving a brand new car on the highway and knowing my style , i have to hold a lot and control my driving.
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29th December 2006, 22:54	#14
Subbu BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 87 Thanked: 267 Times	Just remember... each and every component of your vehicle is brand new. Hence requires to be handled the right way. Keep the RPM and Speed within control. Do not try to break your speed record of 3 hrs 15 minutes. Work your engine through all the gears and keep everything in moderation.
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31st October 2007, 16:08	#15
arunnn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 74 Thanked: 2 Times	Long drive with a new car Hi, I am getting my new car (UVA) in a day. Is it advisable to go for a long trip (around 600-700 km total) in a new car. Or would it be better after the first service (1000km) Mod: I don't know whether its the right forum to post this question. If not pls move to suitable place, Thanks & Best Regards, Arun Note from Moderator : Font formatting is not permitted on the forum. Note from Moderator : Threads merged. Last edited by adya33 : 31st October 2007 at 22:55.
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