[ZX3TUNING]

meford4u,May 7 2005, 06:18 AM Wrote:With a new car I would change the oil after the first 500km and then again after the break in period at 5000km.
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i agree
first oil change should be done between 500-1000kms to flush all the assembly lube and junk out of the motor. the next oil change should be done at 5000kms and every 5000kms after that.
after the first 500-1000kms or whenever you get the first oil change you should "break-in" the motor by driving it normally but slightly hard. stay away from long distance cruising at highway speeds, if you do have to drive on the highway for long periods of time durring the break-in period, shift up and down so you are always changing the rpm. constant rpm for long periods of time on a fresh motor will glaze the rings and cylinder walls and will not allow the rings to seat propperly. this can cause serious blow-by and require replacing the motor.

drive the car hard but don't drive the piss out of it. you should be all over the map and not affriad to hit the fuel cut atleast a few times in the break-in period.
other than that, drive like normal and you should be fine!

but whatever you do, don't baby the car either!

good luck and enjoy the new car smell, it goes away fast! :unsure: :(