Trained to lastRunning in the engine
A well run-in engine provides the ideal basis for coping with everyday wear and tear – from short journeys in the cold to fast motorway driving in the heat – over a very long period of time, while still maintaining optimum fuel economy. These are criteria that help to ensure a long service life, and consequently a high vehicle resale value.
From four to twelve cylinders, petrol or diesel: the Audi engines are high-performance machines designed for power, reliability, a long service life and economical operation. These characteristics are retained for a particularly long time if certain tips are observed when running in the car.
The running-in phase is completed after approximately 20 hours. Assuming an average driving style, this is equivalent to a distance of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres. It is relatively easy to run in a new engine correctly over the first few kilometres if you observe the following:
- When cold-starting the engine, always run the engine warm gently while driving. This will help considerably to make the engine last a long time.
- Vary the engine load when driving on the motorway for the first time: change the load condition and only run the engine at very low or very high revs for short periods. The accelerator pedal should only be pressed right down in emergency situations.
- Only use high-grade branded oil of the quality specified in the owner’s manual. If you have to top up with oil, this should have the same viscosity as the original oil.
- In general, all branded oils from known oil companies meet Audi’s demands and can be mixed with each other.
