Picking up my sti after a engine failure im like a dog with 2 co*cks .
its had a new turbo and short block what should i do in terms of running in?

 

I've just run my new engine in.....

I was told to keep it at under 3000 revs (3500 if you have to) for the first 1000 miles. After this, drop the oil out and replace with a good synthetic (I used Silkolene Pro R 15w50) and a genuine Subaru oil filter.

Once this is done don't take it out and drive it like you stole it, but gently increase the revs by 500 or so every 100 - 150 miles. I followed this procedure and I now have a very happy car.

I've seen people suggesting others take their newly rebuilt engines and thrash them for the first few miles to bed new piston rings in - but I certainly wouldn't try it. There are other moving parts which need to bed in over time.

Hope this helps...

 

similar to what the dealer told me really booked in for free oil change in a month,cant wait to run her in ive really missed her been driving around in panda courtesy car for the last 2 weeks!

 

Panda? lol

I had to use a daewoo matiz while mine was broken - 800cc and 3 cylinders providing the most limp wristed accelaration I've ever experienced, was fun at times though.

Enjoy the excellent fuel economy you'll get while you're running her in - it may never be as good ever again!

 

Some one will be along in a minute, quoting a race bike engine building article that they dont really understand; and telling you that you neednt run it in (if you engine was built and then run on an engine dynometer then Id agree of course; otherwise not).


Simon