Breaking In - AMG's
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Breaking In - AMG's
Interesting thing I found when reading the new 2003 CL55 AMG manual. This is the first time I have seen this in a Mercedes owners manual, however, there is a section under operation called "Additional instructions for AMG vehicles". It states:
During the first 1000 miles (500km) do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine speeds above 4500 rpm in each gear.
Interesting...... This should start a new debate.
During the first 1000 miles (500km) do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine speeds above 4500 rpm in each gear.
Interesting...... This should start a new debate.
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That is just probably the safety procausions, that they want a person to take when driving a new car so that they do not have any problems in the future. Im Sure that is the way every new car should be driven, not just a mercedes!!!
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Remember that there a more components that need to be broken in besides an engine. Transmissions, supercharges, etc. all need some mechanical breakin to an extent.
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My manual 2002 refers to the first 1,000 miles:
"The car is to be driven at moderate speeds - engine and automobile."
That seems way more conservative than "not to exceed 85 mph."
"The car is to be driven at moderate speeds - engine and automobile."
That seems way more conservative than "not to exceed 85 mph."
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