Break-In Period. - Toyota Yaris Forums

IsLNdbOi · 10-20-2008, 04:34 AM

How long / far is the break-in period for these cars?

You're not supposed to drive at constant speeds during break-in period, right? Does not mean, no highway / cruise control driving and no coasting during the break-in period?

floydisrock · 10-20-2008, 05:59 AM

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Bob_VT · 10-20-2008, 12:55 PM

It's listed in the owner's manual about Break-In period.

aca72 · 10-20-2008, 01:11 PM

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairm...7;20Manual.pdf

page 178/618:

Break−in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle acceleration when
starting and driving.
Avoid racing the engine.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).

IsLNdbOi · 10-21-2008, 02:08 AM

Thanks. I don't remember seeing it in my '07's manual. The '09 doesn't come with a full manual like the '07 did.

So which is it? The way mentioned in the manual or the way posted in floydisrock's link?

gootziecat · 10-21-2008, 09:16 AM

Break-in tips are on page 118 in the 2009 Owner's Manual.

gootziecat

IsLNdbOi · 10-25-2008, 10:49 PM

So if we follow the owner's manual, we shouldn't be using the cruise control for the first 1000 miles...

Reddog99 · 10-26-2008, 11:07 PM

Steady speeds for long periods are not good during the break-in period. Try to vary the speed a lot; speed up & slow down. The purpose is to load & unload the rings and apply different kinds of loads on all the other parts.

A spirited drive down a country road is just right, but don't run the piss out of it (despite what Mr. Mototune says). One thing I do agree with Mr. Mototune about is changing the oil early & often. Breaking in an engine right can be a lot of work...

Everyone seems to have an opinion, this is just mine.

10-20-2008, 04:34 AM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Break-In Period. How long / far is the break-in period for these cars? You're not supposed to drive at constant speeds during break-in period, right? Does not mean, no highway / cruise control driving and no coasting during the break-in period?

10-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#4
aca72 Drives: '07 Yaris S Sedan M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 208	http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairm...7;20Manual.pdf page 178/618: Break−in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break−in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving. Avoid racing the engine. Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200 miles). Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear. Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either fast or slow. Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles). __________________

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10-20-2008, 05:59 AM	#2
floydisrock 73 Centurion droptop 455 Drives: 2009 S Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 64	http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

10-20-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	It's listed in the owner's manual about Break-In period.

10-21-2008, 02:08 AM	#5
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Thanks. I don't remember seeing it in my '07's manual. The '09 doesn't come with a full manual like the '07 did. So which is it? The way mentioned in the manual or the way posted in floydisrock's link?

10-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#6
gootziecat Drives: '09 white 5-dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 11	Break-in tips are on page 118 in the 2009 Owner's Manual. gootziecat

10-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	So if we follow the owner's manual, we shouldn't be using the cruise control for the first 1000 miles...

10-26-2008, 11:07 PM	#8
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	Steady speeds for long periods are not good during the break-in period. Try to vary the speed a lot; speed up & slow down. The purpose is to load & unload the rings and apply different kinds of loads on all the other parts. A spirited drive down a country road is just right, but don't run the piss out of it (despite what Mr. Mototune says). One thing I do agree with Mr. Mototune about is changing the oil early & often. Breaking in an engine right can be a lot of work... Everyone seems to have an opinion, this is just mine.