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After reading several threads on the subject today I'm more confused now than when I left the dealer and from what I've read in the OM.
I purchased my 2.4/Auto Renegade this past Saturday. After signing papers I briefly asked about break-in. I was told to drive as I normally would. That's really vague as he had no clue what normal is for me.
First, the dealership is at-least 40 miles from my home. If I recall correctly I varied speeds from 50mph with traffic congestion to possibly 70mph on some toll roads, but don't know for sure. Since then I've mainly been on the freeway with speeds averaging 60-65mph and even caught myself going up to 70.
I've just hit the hundred mile mark and wondering how to handle the remainder of my break-in period.?
Am I worrying for nothing about what I did previously? Did it really effect anything?
A regular commute for me would be on the freeway taking my kid to school 12 miles away, coming home the same route and repeating this to pick her up at the end of the day, so about 48 miles a day with 8 of those on side roads.
I could mix it up and avoid the freeway altogether and travel through stop and go lights if it were better or even stay in the slow lane on the freeway.
What would be best for me to assure the best mpg later?
Thanks
I purchased my 2.4/Auto Renegade this past Saturday. After signing papers I briefly asked about break-in. I was told to drive as I normally would. That's really vague as he had no clue what normal is for me.
First, the dealership is at-least 40 miles from my home. If I recall correctly I varied speeds from 50mph with traffic congestion to possibly 70mph on some toll roads, but don't know for sure. Since then I've mainly been on the freeway with speeds averaging 60-65mph and even caught myself going up to 70.
I've just hit the hundred mile mark and wondering how to handle the remainder of my break-in period.?
Am I worrying for nothing about what I did previously? Did it really effect anything?
A regular commute for me would be on the freeway taking my kid to school 12 miles away, coming home the same route and repeating this to pick her up at the end of the day, so about 48 miles a day with 8 of those on side roads.
I could mix it up and avoid the freeway altogether and travel through stop and go lights if it were better or even stay in the slow lane on the freeway.
What would be best for me to assure the best mpg later?
Thanks