Picking up Van tomorrow. Do I need to run it in??!

[skyetripper]

Finally picking up our Expedition 67 tomorrow on Ducato base. It’s been a long time since I had a brand new vehicle - last one was a Toyota Hilux in 2011.

Is there a running in procedure for the Ducato? I think the Toyota was a simple don’t rev it and don’t labour it for 600 miles or so.

Ta

 

[phillipsheila]

I did the same as you did on your toyota also i got an Expedition 67
Dont forget to put the silver bar supports in when making the bed

 

[Phill D]

Modern engines don't generally need anything.
But it's good practice not to rev the guts out of it or labour it unnecessarily for a few miles.

 

[Lenny HB]

As said don't really need running in, it won't be run in until its done 15,000 miles anyway.

 

[Gaston aires]

As above. No running in like in the olden days but sensible driving not over or under revving.
Phil

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[Landy Andy]

Just drive it.

 

[DiggerJon]

Just drive it.

...like the delivery drivers do on the motorway!

 

[ludo]

Yes, do run it in, it will pay off in the long run! You will certainly do no harm running it in.

Not only the engine requires running in but also the gearbox, wheel bearings, tyres, brakes/linings, etc., etc.

 

[skyetripper]

Thanks for all the replies. Pretty much sums up what I thought. I’m very mechanically sensitive (have a few classic cars and an older motorbike), so we’ll just go for ‘sensible progress’

 

[kevenh]

My new Imprezas all had a 1000mile running period.
Haven’t got one now (what I learnt in the first year of an environmental degree course made me feel guilty ) but the AA have similar tips here as my Impreza owner’s manual had.
In addition to the AA tips, Subaru suggested I avoid driving at a constant engine RPM. So I used to change from 5th to 4th and later back to 5th when on the M4 motorway, for example.

I’m fairly sure Mazda had similar advice for the 3 and MX5.
But they didn’t insist on & charge for a 1000mile oil change like Subaru

Edit: all info above for petrol beasts

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[Terry242]

Drive it like you hired it

Terry

 

[Guigsy]

I don't understand the 'avoid running at a constant RPM' thing. If you drive from A to B either at a constant speed or trying to vary it a bit, you'll do roughly the same total revolutions. As long as you aren't ragging it, what's the difference?

 

[dash300]

Yes, do run it in, it will pay off in the long run! You will certainly do no harm running it in.

Not only the engine requires running in but also the gearbox, wheel bearings, tyres, brakes/linings, etc., etc.

Agree and particularly the brakes. As with any new set of pads and discs avoid heavy prolonged braking initially until they have bedded in to each other and avoid glazing.

 

[kevenh]

I don't understand the 'avoid running at a constant RPM' thing. If you drive from A to B either at a constant speed or trying to vary it a bit, you'll do roughly the same total revolutions. As long as you aren't ragging it, what's the difference?

Does the change in rpm cause pressure differences - increasing and decreasing - so parts bed in? Or summat

If you just take it a easy I doubt no bad’ll happen but e&oe apply

 

[Stealaway]

Its not like the old days. I never even consider running a new engine in any more.
Modern materials and modern lubricants have left as as thing of the past, although I've not thrashed any of my vehicles for a long time.

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[kevenh]

For a Ducato Fiat say

We recommend that during the initial period you do not drive to full vehicle performance (e.g.: excessive acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).

 

[Just smiffy]

It’s a leisurely drive in a motorhome anyway so that’ll be normal driving then….

 

[Ian Bosman]

As said don't really need running in, it won't be run in until its done 15,000 miles anyway.

Running in is a thing of the past when engineering tolerances were not what they are now. But it is wise to take it gently.