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is the gear break-in period 100 miles? I'm pretty sure they said don't drive over 55 and don't drive more that 15 miles without a 30 minute break for the first 100. Then change the oil at 500. Is this right?

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Posts: 1785 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2002 | :

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alright thats good. i was driving like a grandma, the fastest i got it in the first 100 was 65 and that was only for a couple seconds, and i never went over 15 miles without the 30 minute break. but i got over 100 miles yesterday and no more driving like a grandma 4 me

just making sure. thanks.

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2001.5 Audi S4

Posts: 1785 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2002 | :

Hungry Hippo
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whoops...
i went to the runs the night i got them done. was doing 100 to keep with the pack (damn concord kids).

[ March 04, 2002: Message edited by: 5ptSlow ]

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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001 | :

Spdfreak LS1
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initial break in period is 100 miles. Do not romp on it or be hard on it till 500 and till you have changed your fluid!

[ March 04, 2002: Message edited by: 1SicgrnGT ]

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Posts: 2202 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Dec 2001 | :

Mipaz
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drive 200 miles change the oil to synthetic then you are set to [dance]

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Posts: 1700 | From: Over There | Registered: Aug 2001 | :

98Snake
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sorry if this is a dumb question, but how come they don't recommend this for brand new cars? wouldnt it be the same idea? when I first got my car I did a few nice long burnouts, and took it to sears point and ran some 13's bone stock, all within the first 300 miles.

Posts: 363 | From: Nor-Cal | Registered: Mar 2001 | :

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When are we going to have fun Kev. My camera is dying for some donuts.

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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002 | :

imbroken
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man when I first got my 4.30 gears I was dying to just get on it... had to wait... then doing rippin' burnouts through 3rd on zr tires

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Posts: 1772 | From: Anaheim Hills, Ca | Registered: Feb 2001 | :

JUSTIN
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you people have too much f*****g self control. I drove cool the 25 miles home and the next day I was tearing the shit out of 'em. but so far no problems.

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Posts: 310 | From: UNION CITY | Registered: Nov 2001 | :

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