Running in your engine - Mandatory?

[Guest stealth123]

The Merc manuals say that we should run in the SLK engine for the first 1500km.

just checking in with you - did you guys do this?... and what does run-in mean to you anyway - not revving above 4000rpm?

[Guest OKL]

Think nowadays car arrive already run in.

I never bother much and just rev as I wish :clap:

[Guest morganoh]

u will get both ans,

Some said no need , some said must.

Ask yourself can u control your foot for 10-15 days? or maybe 1mth?

If yes, why not drive leisurely for 1mth and try not to rev above 4000rpm?

For that u will be sure that no harm will be created (if a RUN in is required)

Even if its not required, u are only putting in abit of effort (by controlling your acceleration for 1mth)

if u ask me I will take the effort for 1mth, cos my car is definitely going to stay with me for at least 3-5yrs.

if u change your car yearly, maybe u do not need to care about engine damage.

[Guest ACSLK]

Hi Stealth123,

to be safe just endure for 30 days................

cheers

[g8crasher]

The manufacturing tolerances are much tighter these days. Running in is purely precautionary rather than necessary.

[Guest redhood]

Yes, precautionary is a good word. It is to avoid hearing the question, "Oh, why didn't u run in the engine first? It's in the manual, right? Duh?" haha! Safety first bro! Once u've endured those difficult miles, u can be assured ofamanday pleasurable ones to follow.

[Guest sociex]

it's been almost 2 months now and I haven't even done 1500 km yet...

i've yet to put the pedal to the metal, and i do try very hard not to rev above 4000 rpm for more than a couple of seconds (requires a bit of discipline haha). but hey, i'm sure they put the instructions for running in the engine in the owner's manual for a reason

[Guest SgLaKsa]

So many of you mentioned enduring 30 days to travel 1500km, I did my 1000km servicing on the 7th day

[Guest ACSLK]

I think for me i need at least 45 to 50 days to cover 1500km..................

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Guest Sareve]

Wow! Why do you guys take so long to cover such short distances? Don't you use your SLKs as daily drivers? I've done over 3000km in the 2 weeks I've been back.

[Guest r171]

wat the??

thats bout 200km per day, can almost fight with taxi double shift :thumbsup:

[Guest SgLaKsa]

Wow! Why do you guys take so long to cover such short distances? Don't you use your SLKs as daily drivers? I've done over 3000km in the 2 weeks I've been back.

You training for the coming F1 huh?

[Guest ladyseals80]

a lot of nite drives i guess ...

[Guest Sareve]

Wow! Why do you guys take so long to cover such short distances? Don't you use your SLKs as daily drivers? I've done over 3000km in the 2 weeks I've been back.

You training for the coming F1 huh?

Haha yes, and lots of night drives + a trip to Malacca.

[Guest stealth123]

finally got my car today.... and went for a spin...

Guess what happened??! - Someone in a motorbike came by and hit the side window... On my first 30 minutes of having the car... *cry*

[Guest ACSLK]

OMG!!!

Stealth123 but are you ok?................anybody insured?

cheers

[Guest redhood]

Oh dear, so sorry to hear that. Feel for you man! I hope you are fine. What's the damage? Was it the window or mirror? Just the mirror or were there scratches on the bodywork as well? I hope not too serious.

[Guest ladyseals80]

wat your vehicle number?

tomolo buy 4D! :devil2:

[Guest ACSLK]

Should be 123.........

maybe can buy the time as well...........

really hope he is doing fine..........not having any emotion break down..................

cheer up stealth123...............

:rockon:

[Guest stealth123]

ha ha...

ok ok - i'm ok. it was a knock on the side mirror.. so there is a *small* line on the mirror frame.

i gave the guy the most evil look - he returned with a very apologetic look. Din want to make it a fuss la - it was an accident after all.

lucky i was still in that "high" mood - with the new car and all... if it happened next week - things might turn out a little different... :ninja: :ninja: :ninja:

heh....

[Guest ACSLK]

Hi stealth123,

ok, good to hear that your mood (mod) is still high............when can we check your ride out man!!!?

:rockon:

[Guest toycarz]

finally got my car today.... and went for a spin...

Guess what happened??! - Someone in a motorbike came by and hit the side window... On my first 30 minutes of having the car... *cry*

Ouch that is painful :banghead: I also had similar experience for my first new car, 2nd day only, I hit a cone near the roadworks area and broke my left side mirror.... all because of a stupid cab who refused to give way to me with P plate! From that day on, all cabs are my enemy... :swduel:..except for those days tt I don't have a car :tongue1:

[Guest ACSLK]

Hi Roy,

yes cab.....(very lousy driver) i think some of them drink and drive cause when i am on the road (the cab) they just can't seems to keep to their lane suddenly can just swerve out of their lane............................

scary................... :death:

[Guest r171]

Wow...that was harsh.

Most importantly is not big accident and both driver & passengers are all right.

Acslk, same here about the sentiments for cab drivers. Too many bad experiences with them but as my friend told me, try to be more forgiving as they are making a living. Just hope they can plan and be aware of their surroundings especially lane alignment (drive in centre of dotted line :banghead: )

[Guest ACSLK]

Hi Adam,

yes.............that's why normally i see cab just drive slower beside them and be 200% alert (just in case) or siam................

cheers