TVR T350 Owner's Handbook Manual page 57

Routine Maintenance
In certain markets the vehicle, when bought from new, receives a 12 month Full
Breakdown Cover policy. The policy is applied for by the factory on behalf of the
customer, after being notified by the vending dealer of the customers details.
Notification of the policy will be forthcoming, with registration card and full details
enclosed. Should you require any further details regarding the cover, please contact
your dealer.
Running In
During the first 2000miles, please follow the running in recommendations described
on page 11/53 for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine
life.
The benefit of this is a longer trouble free life for the mechanical components.
The running-in procedure helps to hold down the lubricants' temperature and
consequently the viscosity of the oil is maintained at a higher level than would be
case if the component was put on full load and speed without running-in.
To gain maximum performance, service life and general reliability, the best policy
to adopt during the running in period is to avoid high engine rpm, large throttle
openings, and most importantly, not allowing the engine to labour in a high gear.
Recommended RPM during Running-in Period
Starting the engine from cold. 0-1000 miles, rpm should not exceed 2500 rpm until
the engine is warm.
1. 0-250 miles, max rpm should not exceed 3500 rpm even
when the engine is warm.
2. 250-2000 miles, rpm should be gradually increased until full power and max rpm
for the vehicle is achieved.
3. Do not use full throttle accelerations in low gear for at least
900 miles and avoid full throttle use in any gear for the first
250 miles
4. Avoid driving at a constant speed within the first 300 miles.
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