Will I damage my new car's
engine if I drive it long distances?
Question: "I
have just purchased a brand new Hyundai Sonata,
it has 43 miles on the odometer, and I would
like to drive it to San Diego for a long weekend
but my neighbor says you can't take a trip
like that in a brand new car, because you could
damage the engine running at highway speeds
for that long, and that I had better wait until
the break-in period is over, is this correct?"
Many automakers do tell you just that. They
recommend that you don't drive over 55 mph for a prolonged
period during the first 1,000 miles (the break in period).
So double check your owners manual to be certain for
your specific model, but generally I would say that
yes, your neighbor is correct. |
