Porsche 92854 Owner's Manual page 60

Break-in Hints for the first
1.000 miles/1.600 kilometers
There are no specific break-in rules for your
Porsche. However , by taking a few precautions
you can help extend the service life and per-
formance of your engine.
During the first 1 . 0 0 0 miles/1.600 km, all work-
ing components of the engine adjust to each
o t h e r to a c e r t a i n d e g r e e . Therefore: Avoid full
throttle s t a r t s a n d a b r u p t stops. Change speeds
frequently. Vary the throttle load.
Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
5.000 rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm or in
Neutral.
Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next proper gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steer-
ing, gearshifting or other controls during the
break-in period which will gradually disappear.
Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies all the time, not
just during the break-in period.
Breaking-in brake pads
Brake pads do not have maximum braking
efficiency when the car is new. Therefore, more
pedal force is necessary during the first 1 0 0 to
150 miles/150 to 250 km. This also applies to
replacement brake pads.
Breaking-in new tires
N e w tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery. Break in new tires by driv-
ing at moderate speeds during the first 60 to
120 miles/100 to 200 km, and longer braking
distances must be anticipated.
Engine Oil Consumption
During the break-in period oil consumption
may be slightly higher than normal.
As always rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at
which the engine i s operated, t h e climate, r o a d
conditions as well as the amount of dilution
and oxidation of the lubricant.
Engine Exhaust
WARNING
• Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
• Never start or let the engine run in a
closed garage. Never sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on
and the car not moving.
• Although exhaust fumes from the engine
have many components which you can
smell, they also contain carbon mono-
xide, which is a colorless and odorless
gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if in-
haled.
• If you smell gas fumes in the vehicle,
drive with the windows open but keep
the hatchback closed. Have the cause
immediately located and corrected.
• Because of inherent hazards, we do not
recommend transporting objects larger
than those fitting safely into the luggage
compartment. Keep the hatchback clos-
ed while driving to prevent poisonous
exhaust gas from being drawn into the
vehicle.
• Never carry additional fuel containers
in your vehicle. Such containers, full or
partially empty, may leak, cause an ex-
plosion, or result in fire in case of a col-
lision.
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