Just got my new sti with ppp tonight Great
but 1 question the dealer said not to go above 4000rpm for the first 1000 miles
thats not right is it ??
ive done 115 miles tonight but its hard to keep below that the car just wants to go
What do you think ??

Thanks

 

Due in for a service at 1000 miles? It should be - lots of posts on here to be found but in a summary it's rumoured to be running in oil until they give it the service - I'm sure 1000 miles will soon fly by - just not as fast as the second 1000 miles

 

It's painfull yes, but at least your engine, gearbox, brakes etc will have a chance to bed in abit.
Only fools rag a brand new car.

dipster

 

The 4000rpm limit is for good reason, stick to it and you'll have a much sweeter running car later on.

 

I was told that the dealer limited the new cars to 4000 rpm anyway, till the first service.

Have i been missinformed?

 

Sort of...
The dealer will normally set the gear change beeper/light to 4k.

dipster

 

Yes. Thinner running in oil for first 1000 miles. 1000 mile service basically an oil change.

 

That was it i remember the converstation now.

Cheers

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