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09-10-2005, 05:19 AM
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guys, just wondering wat will be happen to the engine if full loaded during the first 1500km/limit 140km/hr run in period ????? will damge the engine ? 
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09-10-2005, 12:18 PM
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Probably nothing...
But the recommendation is to keep the RPM and top speed down for the first few thousand kilometers.
But it's an AMG engine, and some sources say all AMG engines are driven HARD before being placed in the car. Modern engines are better made then 50 years back, so the break in period is maybe not as important, but still one should respect them. But like I said, the engine probably didn't suffer. If you didn't kepe it at 6500rpm for a distance of 200km's non-stop, I don't thing there's any worry. It's healthy for the engine to rev it up occasionally during the break in period, just don't keep it up there for too long.
But the recommendation is to keep the RPM and top speed down for the first few thousand kilometers.
But it's an AMG engine, and some sources say all AMG engines are driven HARD before being placed in the car. Modern engines are better made then 50 years back, so the break in period is maybe not as important, but still one should respect them. But like I said, the engine probably didn't suffer. If you didn't kepe it at 6500rpm for a distance of 200km's non-stop, I don't thing there's any worry. It's healthy for the engine to rev it up occasionally during the break in period, just don't keep it up there for too long.
09-11-2005, 03:35 PM
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Hi I picked up my 55 on Friday, and I am having big problems not to drive higher than 140 km/h and not going higher than 4500 rpm... 
But I would like to hear what is the best way to do the run in period with the gearbox. I am keeping it in C. Shall I use manual, so I can control the changes? Will I be easier on the car using C?
But I would like to hear what is the best way to do the run in period with the gearbox. I am keeping it in C. Shall I use manual, so I can control the changes? Will I be easier on the car using C?
