Thread: Running in 2013 D90

Two days after i picked up my 2012 D90 i took it for a 1000km drive around the wheatbelt and my mates farm. I wasn't told by the dealer to run it in but i figured it would be good for it rather than stop, start drives to work, shops etc. 20,000km's later and still good.

Ah.. a new Defender.. It's a nice feeling isn't it! Don't forget to post some pics of your new baby!

As for running it in.. drive it like you stole it. That's what I was told and it's running fine.. I'm sure that other more mechanically minded people will be along soon with their running in advice too..

^ what she said. Pat

I was told run em in hard they go hard. And a early oil change never hurts

Yep, drive em like you stole em. (or just drive them normally)

City, stop, start driving is best, up and down the rev range.

Constant highway/freeway/the same revs or lugging around at low revs, no load is the worst thing you can do.

Modern engines are run in at the factory but are still a bit tight - just drive the thing normally - no extremes.

Garry

I bought a new focus back in 03. They said no need for anything special, just drive it normally and it will free up nicely after about 5000kms. That's a while back now... and a petrol engine but still , same thing.

EDIT: O and I forgot to mention, How does she go? I'm getting a 2013 D90 in April! very excited. And lets see some pics!

[QUOTE=Sue;1868298]Ah.. a new Defender.. It's a nice feeling isn't it! Don't forget to post some pics of your new baby!

...... drive it like you stole it.

What a great expression!