Should I avoid running the car in the current frigid winter weather (~20F, no snow) or the cold air is beneficial to the new engine? Also, should I do the break-in on highway or light city traffic at lower speed? TIA!
New 04' E320 engine break-in questions
Jan 21, 2004
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Exactly so. Other than that, congrats on your new car. Enjoy!
DAS
So, it's generally not a good idea to warm up your car initially when you start any brand of car in the morning then? I've often wondered about this.
He probably means let the car "warm up" for 1 min or so from a cold start, then drive off and let the engine temp rise normally under use.
No, just drive. However, it's best to be gentle until it reaches normal coolant temp.
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