I have read all of the comments about engine break-in on Chef's noob site. There appears to be no real consensus, so I am still undecided about how to break-in my car when it arrives. The "drivethe hell out of it" argument makes sense, but I am nervous about doing this to a car that will have to last me for a few years. Isthere a long term downside to doing this? Currently I am thinking of just keeping it under 3500 RPM, making sure that I vary the RPM's, and changing the oil at about 30 miles. I would appreciate your sage advice. Thanks.

 

you need more cyl pressure to seat the rings. TO do this you need to rev the car. Also remember that you have a new clutch in there also so dont go dumping it until after 500miles. Basically dont launch it but do let it see all of the revs

 

Thanks cincyTT. In terms of RPM's, does this mean over 5000 RPM? Right off the dealer's lot (or 1/2 block away)? What oil would you recommend when I do the oil change the same day? After this oil change I can drive it as per normal habits......shift at about 3500 - 4000?

Thanks again.

 

you can take it to 5k right off the lot and change the oil after 1k then right to the 5-7k mile interval

 

Thanks my friend.

 

Check your oil from time to time though. 2.0T tends to burn oil during the first 10k. My diptick was dry before the 5k service. Service rep told me he's seen many 2.0T burns oil during break-ins up to 15k miles.

 

DUDE! I would look into changing your oil right away.

From what I have been told, Audi adds the right oil from the factory that is designed for the break in period. Check with the dealer...but I highly doubt a 30 mile oil change is really going to do anything. I don't really think there are so many metallic bits floating around an engine. Just my two cents, of course, if you think it will help, it's your car and you should change it....but I would at least look into the exact spec of the oil Audi puts in the car when it leaves the factory. From what I understand, it is slightly different from the replacement spec oil. Shipo (God of Oil) knows more on this to be sure!

 

Thanks to TPE_A3 and omnimofo for your guidance. TPE_A3, should your first sentence read "look into not changing your oil right away"?

Thanks again.

 

Yeah....sorry...I meant NOT. Travelling...too many time zones and bad typing!!

I wanted to change my oil too, but my dealer in Taiwan specifically told me not to as the car came with special oil for the break in. My car is not a 2.0T, but a 2.0TDI, but I would assume the same advice applies. So, my advice is to check! And love driving your new car!

 

Thanks again TPE_A3. Did you buy the TT? Saw an A5 last week. Sweet. Also saw an R8. Awesome. Also watched the R8 winLe Mans on the weekend.

So my plan is this. RPM's to 5000 right out of the box. Depending upon what the dealer advises, do not change the oil for 1600 kilometres (1000 miles). And...check the oil level frequently.

Thanks everyonefor the guidance.