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So, tomorrow ordering, this will be longest 45-60 days in my life
Great engine, nice color 2.0 CRDI's have 6-speed transmission?Yes, now you reminded me about the brakes too. I was also used to my previous cars brakes, and even those weren't at their best, so the first kilometer was quite interesting Turanza should be much much better, even though the Hankook's (you have them on now, right?) aren't that bad, when new. Your fuel economy will improve, your parking too Just joking Post some more pictures
The brakes got me at the start too, but they soon bed in and feel normal.
Having 2.0 for urban traffic is total overkill
undulating roads do take a toll on the economy..
Quote from: Dazzler on February 26, 2010, 19:47:10undulating roads do take a toll on the economy..How comes that with a diesel? Supposing that with speeds above 50km/h you can drive all the way with 4-5th gear, even on twisted roads. Maybe, a rally driv... Aha!...
I've done 1150km so far is it too early for a constant of 160kph on 55km highway?
Quote from: Xamaxy on March 01, 2010, 20:07:38I've done 1150km so far is it too early for a constant of 160kph on 55km highway?Although modern engines are already tested and ready-to-run from the factory, even the manufacturer himself cannot ensure the perfection of every single engine produced, so, a run-in for the first 1.000-1.500km on the car, ensures optimal running.That is, in the right order:1. (in a 50km long road with light or no traffic) persistently accelerate to 50% of max rpm, for 10-15sec max (so the engine won't overheat), using every gear from 2nd and above. Important: whenever acceleration completes, (with gear in) let the engine to decelerate the car for at least 15-20sec (this way, sub-pressure weeds out any scraps from cylinders). After this procedure, you may want to change oil and filter (if you don't, that's ok)2. for the first 1.000-1.500km, don't exceed the 50% of max rpm (rpm limiter)As soon as the run-in completes, you MUST change oils and filter. Then you can do -almost- anything you want but you shouldn't expect the engine to give its best untill it reaches several thousand kms.
Quote from: babis_xo on March 01, 2010, 23:02:56Quote from: Xamaxy on March 01, 2010, 20:07:38I've done 1150km so far is it too early for a constant of 160kph on 55km highway?Although modern engines are already tested and ready-to-run from the factory, even the manufacturer himself cannot ensure the perfection of every single engine produced, so, a run-in for the first 1.000-1.500km on the car, ensures optimal running.That is, in the right order:1. (in a 50km long road with light or no traffic) persistently accelerate to 50% of max rpm, for 10-15sec max (so the engine won't overheat), using every gear from 2nd and above. Important: whenever acceleration completes, (with gear in) let the engine to decelerate the car for at least 15-20sec (this way, sub-pressure weeds out any scraps from cylinders). After this procedure, you may want to change oil and filter (if you don't, that's ok)2. for the first 1.000-1.500km, don't exceed the 50% of max rpm (rpm limiter)As soon as the run-in completes, you MUST change oils and filter. Then you can do -almost- anything you want but you shouldn't expect the engine to give its best untill it reaches several thousand kms.Unfortunately no one almost changes oil at 1.000-2.000 kms' over here (probably also not in Croatia) - including me. I didn't even know that in some countries they do that. If you ask it at the service, they almost "make fun of you" because you want to change the oil in the brand new car. Well, maybe not all services are like that, just the ones I've been at. So I changed mine at around 7 or 8.000 km's, but people mostly change it at 15.000 or 20.000 kms.
.... (but i don't bet for it, thus don't try it at home )
