First 1000km - How to run in?

Can I check what is the best way to condition the new forte for the first 1000km?
Some said shld not rev up RPM beyond 3, but others say new car nowadays no need to do so, in fact shld rev hard to program the car for more spirited performance in future.
Any advice pls?

My SE told me not to rev above 2000 rpm for new cars on the day of collection... My guess is to "condition" the car.

just trust ur instincts

for me it is normal driving....if need be.... I'll juz step on it.....

but i'll not rev hard when the engine is still cold.....

I just follow what my SE told me...

In the past, running in means not going above 80kph for 1st 1000km but SE said no need to maintain below 80kph for new cars. Just ensure no sudden rev-ing.

In any case, our manual has some guidelines for the run-in on page 1-4 e.g. keep rpm between 2000-4000rpm, varying engine speed. Never read your manual right...

Ber wrote:In the past, running in means not going above 80kph for 1st 1000km but SE said no need to maintain below 80kph for new cars. Just ensure no sudden rev-ing.

In any case, our manual has some guidelines for the run-in on page 1-4 e.g. keep rpm between 2000-4000rpm, varying engine speed. Never read your manual right...

sorry off topic.. ber, i saw ur car at the MU jus now.. ur rims are exact ones i wanted to get initially.. but too ex la.. u got it from chenjin?? whats the damage?

back to topic.. there are many ways to run in the engine.. i believe previously got others asking the same questions.. if you wan, can search the forum for these topics and get a better picture of how to do ur running in.. for me, i drive as per normal.. sometimes go up to 120km/h at malaysia.. haha.. jus make sure you warm up the engine in the morning before you drive off and no sudden acceleration..

pleasant driving!!

Thks v much, I better go read the manual properly. Haha

samuelj wrote:My SE told me not to rev above 2000 rpm for new cars on the day of collection... My guess is to "condition" the car.

i really cant imagine how your drive without hitting above the 2k rpm

yea. not hitting above 2k rpm abit too hard for Sg driving. Probably a normal driving style without reving the engine suddenly will be adequate .
Hey, 1 question, someone mentioned to me earlier " shd use the ' best petrol, i.e Esso 8000, 98 series' for the 1st few tank to ' coat' the new engine for better performance/ combustion, any truth to it??"

below 2k is very conservative and you will be like hogging on the road.

as for the petrol 95 is good enough. Got extra cash go ahead and filled it up with 98 or even V-power plus add on some addictives... hahahaha

hard run-in (:
did tat done tat ..
my dad and i both drop gear pretty constantly . of cuz , u better make sure there's not much car behind .
hope u're driving a manual car (:
i believe auto steptronic oso e same ?

DarkPrince wrote:

Ber wrote:In the past, running in means not going above 80kph for 1st 1000km but SE said no need to maintain below 80kph for new cars. Just ensure no sudden rev-ing.

In any case, our manual has some guidelines for the run-in on page 1-4 e.g. keep rpm between 2000-4000rpm, varying engine speed. Never read your manual right...

sorry off topic.. ber, i saw ur car at the MU jus now.. ur rims are exact ones i wanted to get initially.. but too ex la.. u got it from chenjin?? whats the damage?

sorry off topic, ya changed rims & tyres fr chenjin on the day I collected car. u all lah, poison me sia. PM u details cos not sure if it's alright to disclose here.

I just keep it below 3k rpm + 100km/hr for 1st 1k. Going for my 1st servicing this week. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration.

If got time, let the idling engine rpm settle before driving off.

for me i just drive normal easily reach 1k liaoz...

run in .... slowly....

I tried not revving above 2k rpm... seriously jialat man~ I took like 25 secs to reach 100 kmph LOL!!! but now im trying not to rev above 3000 rpm.

is is true that the car has not much power during 1st 1k run-in? my SX (A) is really struggling to climb slopes. use the steptronic to drop gear then got some power. some more only me and hubby in the car, not like got too many pple.

treysha wrote:is is true that the car has not much power during 1st 1k run-in? my SX (A) is really struggling to climb slopes. use the steptronic to drop gear then got some power. some more only me and hubby in the car, not like got too many pple.

no.... i dun see any diff in power between run in and now..... except that i can rev more.... low end torque shud be the same....pls check if ur engine oil is overfilled .....

Hey ppl, din want to start a new thread but can side track abit?
Can we actually switch to Sportronic gear while the car is moving ( i.e. in D mode) or can we onli do it when the car is at a total stop?

Mrhandphone wrote:Hey ppl, din want to start a new thread but can side track abit?
Can we actually switch to Sportronic gear while the car is moving ( i.e. in D mode) or can we onli do it when the car is at a total stop?

i think this has been discussed before and i think the answer was Yes.... you may want to search sportstronic....

JuanST wrote:
no.... i dun see any diff in power between run in and now..... except that i can rev more.... low end torque shud be the same....pls check if ur engine oil is overfilled .....

thanks JuanST. i will check that. its strange cos even a 1.3 car seems to perform better on slopes compared to this forte of mine

Mrhandphone wrote:Hey ppl, din want to start a new thread but can side track abit?
Can we actually switch to Sportronic gear while the car is moving ( i.e. in D mode) or can we onli do it when the car is at a total stop?

yes! i've done that many times now. although hubby says i shouldnt, for some reasons. LOL...

My run-in is not to rev above 3K

yes u can both mode uses the same set of gears so no harm done to the box.. but not R lolx

Ok , got that ppl. Thanks~ . will be driving up North during CNY, so need to know . haven't really been using sportstronic gear at all here . my neighbourhood is just ' full ' of traffic lights. cheers~

Since TS started tis.. mind if i ask... wat if rev went up to 5k rpm?? car gg?? cylinder melt!?!? not necessary rite... red lines abv 6k rite... hmmmm....

Hi, sorry for bring up an old topic. I'm wondering if anyone went to reset their ECU after the run in period? Or is it even possible? If possible, what's the estimated damage?

Have relatives in Malaysia so I drive in there rather frequently. Just passed run-in period and my dad complains that the power comes very slowly. Wondering if its because of the run in period, that the ECU adapt to the way that I've been driving (conservatively, that is)?

power comes in slowly or stepping very gradually over the pedal....give it a hard stomp and see it unleash the power.....

BiG^rOn wrote:Hi, sorry for bring up an old topic. I'm wondering if anyone went to reset their ECU after the run in period? Or is it even possible? If possible, what's the estimated damage?

Have relatives in Malaysia so I drive in there rather frequently. Just passed run-in period and my dad complains that the power comes very slowly. Wondering if its because of the run in period, that the ECU adapt to the way that I've been driving (conservatively, that is)?

ECU map is hardcoded, so there is no adaptive control over your driving pattern. Maybe your dad is used to older manual transmission cars.

howe wrote:

BiG^rOn wrote:Hi, sorry for bring up an old topic. I'm wondering if anyone went to reset their ECU after the run in period? Or is it even possible? If possible, what's the estimated damage?

Have relatives in Malaysia so I drive in there rather frequently. Just passed run-in period and my dad complains that the power comes very slowly. Wondering if its because of the run in period, that the ECU adapt to the way that I've been driving (conservatively, that is)?

ECU map is hardcoded, so there is no adaptive control over your driving pattern. Maybe your dad is used to older manual transmission cars.

Bro some bros here did ecu quick reflAsh for their ecu result the car response much better if ur interested u can reflash ur car at harmony motors

I see. Where is Harmony motors located? And what is the damage like?

My previous car was a Mazda 3 though.

Mazda 3 .. the car is lighter than forte, she use 15' rim compared to forte 17' rim. for sure she took off faster than forte at the traffic light.
Because ..because.. bcos there is a nice lady standing at the traffic light

BiG^rOn wrote:I see. Where is Harmony motors located? And what is the damage like?

My previous car was a Mazda 3 though.

bro harmony motors is located at taman jurong and the reflash introductory price was only $400 last year now its 1000 plus.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's one big damage.

BiG^rOn wrote:I see. Where is Harmony motors located? And what is the damage like?

My previous car was a Mazda 3 though.

dude, my previous ride was a Mazda3 too!

me too....

muff wrote:me too....

Why sound so demoralized?

Divine wrote:

BiG^rOn wrote:I see. Where is Harmony motors located? And what is the damage like?

My previous car was a Mazda 3 though.

bro harmony motors is located at taman jurong and the reflash introductory price was only $400 last year now its 1000 plus.

Seriously. for $1000 plus, it is definitely not worth it. They did a refresh for my Trajet's ECU and honestly the power improvements were negligible. I paid $400 for it then. The $$$ can be better spent on other stuff.

harmony website got hacked by hacker lol

Just drive normally or rev as you like for run in. No need to keep within 2 to 4K rpm. That is what 5 years unlimited warranty is for. 8)

hi, for those are first time own a car, you have to run in for 5k and don't drive above 100km/h the best try to maintain at 80km/h. or your engin,gear and mechancial part will wear and break down not even 1 year time. my forte are the 8 car for me and i work as a technician in total oil pacific, that mfg engin oil, break oil, auto gear oil and also involve in rally car racing (rc) in asia pacific region. only change the engin oil to fully synthetic oil. (quart sm9000 5w-50) after 5000k service. if you see a white forte with liverpool FC banner on the back wind screen that me.

livercat wrote:hi, for those are first time own a car, you have to run in for 5k and don't drive above 100km/h the best try to maintain at 80km/h. or your engin,gear and mechancial part will wear and break down not even 1 year time. my forte are the 8 car for me and i work as a technician in total oil pacific, that mfg engin oil, break oil, auto gear oil and also involve in rally car racing (rc) in asia pacific region. only change the engin oil to fully synthetic oil. (quart sm9000 5w-50) after 5000k service. if you see a white forte with liverpool FC banner on the back wind screen that me.

welcome.......