Run in date

• jat_pal

  6 May 05, 10:10

  I try a nissan auto and the recent fuel consumption of it is as low as 8.3km/l ( even after putting engine oil). my mileage is 2500km. I called my sales asst and she said wait till the run in date is over then the FC would be lower.
  I would like to ask roughly how long before the run in date is reached. thanks
• Apollo_sg

  6 May 05, 12:25

  f.c. does not depends on run in dates. the run in is approx 1000km. but dun expect miracles. usually they hv special additives in the 1st engine oil to handle engine seizure fr high temperature fluctuation like extreme low temp, etc
  
  but otherwise, they probably hv used the car, like driving it fr workshop to onboard the ship as well.
  
  to improve ur f.c. interim measure, check ur tyre pressure against the recommended pressure marked at the b-pillar or door (b-pillar is the mid section betw front & back door.) up ur pressure by 10%.
  
  lastly, try not to be too harsh on urself abt FC and just enjoy ur ride.
  
  
• wbucket

  7 May 05, 00:26

  Originally posted by jat_pal:

  I try a nissan auto and the recent fuel consumption of it is as low as 8.3km/l ( even after putting engine oil). my mileage is 2500km. I called my sales asst and she said wait till the run in date is over then the FC would be lower.
  I would like to ask roughly how long before the run in date is reached. thanks

  By right your FC will only improve after you switch to syn engine oil. Mineral oil are more coarse, plus your engine is still chipping off bits and piece during the smoothing of the piston. Monitor your FC after 2nd and 3rd servicing. For now just make sure you drive the car to its fullest.
  
  By the way, if you are concerned about FC, you shouldn't have gotten an auto car.
• jat_pal

  7 May 05, 10:18

  thanks all for the tips !