RAV 4 is not luxury car. , L) v3 _2 m% {1 C" n' ?5 m4 F) t/ t x6 B
For the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything & D- D% [5 d. r8 P3 K1 h
is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy.9 C! C4 s% }6 s. }
for the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration.7 T$ X3 V5 p& P( U: h8 v
also try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner.: G6 H- T0 |$ U2 _: W5 ~2 B
that will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission." [4 d) I' h6 C2 U2 U' k
another thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in. 1 k e6 ^' I. \4 _% I6 [otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.