Running in

[parkem50]

Hi all,

I am picking up a new 595 convertible on Friday. Very exited! I am upgrading from my 500s (1.2)
Its only the base 595 but a massive jump in performance compared to the 1.2. This is my first brand new car,
is it advisable to run the engine in? if so for how many miles?
Great forum by the way, and I can't wait for Abarth ownership!
Many thanks.
 

[Grey1944]

Good afternoon I believe the ECU is limited to 3000 rpm and is activated during the PDI process thus avoiding potential damage before you take delivery.
The following is the procedure I have followed on any new car 1. no prolonged idling.   2. no prolonged running at a particular RPM for 1st 500 miles, 3. for next 1000 miles full use of performance for short periods.
There is a lot of debate about running in, the above is just a personal opinion others on here may disagree.
You will enjoy the 595 I purchased my first one after owning 2 Smart FourTwo's quite a big jump.

[parkem50]

Thanks Grey1944,
Advice from the dealer was not to bother, but I think a few hundred "easy miles" is the way to go.
I am aware modern engines don't usually need it.

[Richard H]

You don't need to run it in.

Modern materials and manufacturing techniques mean its not required to run in any modern engine. The original reason was to loosen up the engine because they couldn't manufacture to tight enough tolerances to ensure the engine wasn't tight when first built, so it had to bed in.

Nowadays the match is very good and the engines are not really tight when new.

I had four Abarths, I didn't "run in" any of them.

These rules apply to any engine, any age:

My Rules For Keeping Your Engine Sweet

1) After starting, drive "normally", keeping with normal traffic flow'

2) Don't sit there to warm it up before setting off. (except to scrape the ice off in winter)

3) Don't let the engine labour

4) Let it warm up before using the performance. Takes a few minutes, in most areas its warmed up before there is an opportunity to use it properly

5) Enjoy it! (once warmed up)

[parkem50]

Thanks Richard!
It sounds like mr new Abarth is going to get a nice little work out tomorrow,
then a proper wash. I didn't like the look of the one dirty bucket method being used
on the forecourt!